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P402 CSS

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 CSS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,874 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 113,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2012 107,762 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 101,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 94,502 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 87,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 87,589 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 80,708 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 73,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 73,370 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 68,805 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 62,000 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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P402 CSS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P402 CSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P402 CSS registered?

P402 CSS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P402 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P402 CSS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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