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P438 REW

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,350 mi
Last recorded146,350 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 REW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 146,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2009 139,212 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 139,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 131,341 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 122,531 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 113,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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P438 REW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P438 REW, 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 P438 REW registered?

P438 REW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P438 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 REW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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