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P396 UHY

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,154 mi
Last recorded82,154 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 UHY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2012 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

headlight images slightly deteriorated

high level braske light inop but unable to see if it has been permenently unplugged

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/f shocker has slight misting of oil

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,154 miles

headlight images slightly deteriorated

high level braske light inop but unable to see if it has been permenently unplugged

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/f shocker has slight misting of oil

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,754 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 54,754 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,243 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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P396 UHY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P396 UHY, 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 P396 UHY registered?

P396 UHY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P396 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 UHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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