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P389 HUD

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,730 mi
Last recorded114,730 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 HUD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,730 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 114,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,447 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 105,447 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,731 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,791 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 96,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 93,624 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 93,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,303 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 83,303 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,402 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 68,402 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 62,257 miles

n/s/f & both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

n/s/r trailing arm bush insecure †.

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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P389 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P389 HUD, 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 P389 HUD registered?

P389 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P389 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 HUD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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