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P394 OLC

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,628 mi
Last recorded34,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 OLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 34,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,486 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,409 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 29,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,298 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,795 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 24,014 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,893 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 22,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P394 OLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P394 OLC, 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 P394 OLC registered?

P394 OLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P394 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 OLC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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