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P398 UCL

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,401 mi
Last recorded137,401 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 UCL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 137,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 132,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,630 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 122,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 117,077 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 116,878 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 111,221 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 111,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,561 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 105,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 100,528 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 100,528 miles

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,647 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 87,376 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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P398 UCL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P398 UCL, 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 P398 UCL registered?

P398 UCL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 January 1997.

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