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P408 PHU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,047 mi
Last recorded66,047 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,529 miles

corrosion on chasis both front and rear

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,689 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 63,689 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,128 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 49,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,776 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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P408 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P408 PHU, 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 P408 PHU registered?

P408 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P408 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 PHU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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