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P344 FOV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,375 mi
Last recorded58,375 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 FOV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 58,375 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer has been removed (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion O/s/f and N/s/f floor pans (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,021 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush badly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,546 miles

front shock absorber bushes worn.

rear arm bushes worn

rusty exhaust

rusty floor pan

slight play in inner steering rack joints

very rusty brake and suspension componnents

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,385 miles

front shock bushes deteriorated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust is rusty

floor has corrosion

suspension and brake components very rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,721 miles

rear arm bushes worn

rusty o/s foot well

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,828 miles

rear suspension arm bushes worn

rusty o/s/f footwell

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,370 miles

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

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

rusty o/s/f foot well

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 9 Dec 2011 37,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rusty o/s/f foot well

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,127 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyres perished bad.

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,260 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,844 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,927 miles

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,078 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,191 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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P344 FOV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P344 FOV, 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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What year was P344 FOV registered?

P344 FOV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P344 FOV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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