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P340 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,627 mi
Last recorded164,627 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 164,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/f floor slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 151,533 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 141,319 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 141,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,248 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 119,495 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 119,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,712 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 102,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,624 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,451 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,035 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 44,559 miles

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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P340 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P340 PLD, 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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P340 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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