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P426 HUD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,885 mi
Last recorded81,885 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 HUD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,885 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 75,257 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 69,836 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,856 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,087 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 51,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 36,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 23,333 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 23,330 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front bumper insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2014 13,508 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 13,493 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 13,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,719 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,483 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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P426 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P426 HUD, 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 P426 HUD registered?

P426 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is P426 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 HUD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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