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P420 MBY

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,913 mi
Last recorded57,913 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 MBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,913 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,787 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 51,787 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 50,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 50,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

nearside rear tyre wall perished

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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P420 MBY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P420 MBY, 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 P420 MBY registered?

P420 MBY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P420 MBY safe to buy?

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