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P380 VVL

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,147 mi
Last recorded111,147 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 VVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,147 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 110,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 108,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 105,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 101,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,203 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,666 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 77,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2005 67,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 67,105 miles

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

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

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

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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P380 VVL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P380 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P380 VVL registered?

P380 VVL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P380 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 VVL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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