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P413 FHC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,775 mi
Last recorded135,775 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 FHC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 135,775 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

o/s/r outer sill/arch corroded

slight corrosion to both fronbt floor pans

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2012 135,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

o/s/r outer sill/arch corroded

slight corrosion to both fronbt floor pans

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 132,976 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on both rear outer wheelarches

nearside rear tyre perishing

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 130,171 miles

0/S/R wheel arch rusty (no sharp edges)

Damage to N/S/R door

Front windscreen washers weak

N/S/R rear tyre perishing

Slight play in O/S track rod inner joint

Unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2010 130,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

0/S/R wheel arch rusty (no sharp edges)

Damage to N/S/R door

Front windscreen washers weak

N/S/R rear tyre perishing

Slight play in O/S track rod inner joint

Unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 126,247 miles

n/s/r number plate light dimped

o/s/f side light dimped

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to heat shield fitted

unable to inspect outer sils due to cover fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 121,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 116,079 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear radius arm bush splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,269 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 111,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside rear trailing arm bush perrished

travel on park brake

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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P413 FHC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P413 FHC, 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 P413 FHC registered?

P413 FHC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P413 FHC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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