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P386 FBL

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,169 mi
Last recorded122,169 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 FBL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 121,940 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,940 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 121,457 miles

battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2011 120,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 120,381 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 120,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 119,722 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 119,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 118,893 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 118,118 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 117,150 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 FBL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc 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 P386 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

P386 FBL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P386 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 FBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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