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P386 LOT

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,012 mi
Last recorded75,012 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 LOT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,012 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

YOUR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 2 Feb 2017 74,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE FLANGE RUSTED AND INSECURE (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

YOUR SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,922 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 70,922 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,626 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,240 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,258 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,095 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,093 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 58,972 miles

Handbrake close to stop

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,972 miles

Handbrake close to stop

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,408 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jan 2006 55,333 miles

Handbrake close to stop

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LOT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOT, 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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P386 LOT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P386 LOT safe to buy?

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