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P330 BCW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,832 mi
Last recorded45,832 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 BCW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,832 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has heavy cracking on inner wall

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 27 Feb 2014 45,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has heavy cracking on inner wall

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,573 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on edges and worn close to limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner and heavily cracked on inner edge

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 May 2011 34,449 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 34,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,383 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 30,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,407 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 29,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2006 28,081 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 28,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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P330 BCW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P330 BCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P330 BCW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P330 BCW safe to buy?

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