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P344 VVL

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,719 mi
Last recorded55,719 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 VVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 55,719 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 55,669 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 55,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,252 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,240 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,141 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,365 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 37,981 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 36,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,482 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,098 miles

front number plate deteriorated will soon need replacing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,851 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 33,851 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,113 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 VVL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

P344 VVL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P344 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 VVL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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