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P385 CUD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,274 mi
Last recorded93,274 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 CUD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 93,274 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 90,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 84,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 81,767 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 77,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,432 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 65,001 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,975 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 62,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 58,147 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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P385 CUD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P385 CUD, 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 P385 CUD registered?

P385 CUD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P385 CUD safe to buy?

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