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P439 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,324 mi
Last recorded92,324 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,324 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 92,322 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,660 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,048 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,194 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,898 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 69,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,908 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,726 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 64,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 62,489 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 60,195 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 60,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,395 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both Rear Tyres Have Small Splits On Tread Areas.

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

O/S/F Brake Binding Slightly.

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

Rear Number Plate Discoloured Slightly.

Rear Wiper Rubber Split.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering Wheel Covering Loose.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 54,823 miles

Both Number Plates Discoloured.

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

Rear Indicator Bulbs Pale.

Rear Wiper Rubber Split Slightly.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,823 miles

Both Number Plates Discoloured.

Rear Indicator Bulbs Pale.

Rear Wiper Rubber Split Slightly.

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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P439 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P439 OLU, 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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P439 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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