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P386 BUT

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,214 mi
Last recorded135,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 BUT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 135,214 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 135,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 130,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 125,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 117,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,734 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 102,450 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,482 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 95,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,601 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 79,595 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,346 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 56,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 46,788 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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P386 BUT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P386 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 P386 BUT registered?

P386 BUT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P386 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 BUT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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