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P405 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,661 mi
Last recorded82,661 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 82,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 79,955 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,886 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 75,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,363 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 62,997 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,997 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 58,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,131 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 55,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,636 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 44,636 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,650 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 35,489 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P405 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P405 OLU, 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 P405 OLU registered?

P405 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P405 OLU safe to buy?

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