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P429 VSU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,033 mi
Last recorded70,033 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 VSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,540 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,664 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front brake calipers corroded

both front shocks slightly corroded

heavy battery corrosion to bulk head & subframe

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

heavy corrosion to front suspesion

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,940 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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P429 VSU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P429 VSU, 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 P429 VSU registered?

P429 VSU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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