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P356 OLC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,551 mi
Last recorded107,551 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 OLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 107,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,359 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 100,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,566 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 87,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 76,106 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 76,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,848 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,705 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 60,705 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 56,584 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 49,898 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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P356 OLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P356 OLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P356 OLC registered?

P356 OLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P356 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 OLC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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