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P427 FHC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,022 mi
Last recorded124,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 FHC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 124,022 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rattle from front exhaust

rear centre stop lamp not fitted to rear screen

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2007 106,145 miles

unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Jun 2006 89,232 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 89,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

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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P427 FHC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P427 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 P427 FHC registered?

P427 FHC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P427 FHC safe to buy?

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