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P383 BUT

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,367 mi
Last recorded104,367 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 BUT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,575 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 102,398 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 102,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,131 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 101,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Fail 24 Nov 2011 98,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,031 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,181 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 77,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,925 miles

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,160 miles

Both front tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 22 Sep 2005 50,540 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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P383 BUT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P383 BUT, 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 P383 BUT registered?

P383 BUT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P383 BUT safe to buy?

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