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P381 HUD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,673 mi
Last recorded117,673 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 HUD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 117,673 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 117,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,447 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 115,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 113,126 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 113,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,063 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 107,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,037 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 100,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 92,145 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 92,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 85,590 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 85,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 79,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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P381 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P381 HUD, 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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P381 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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