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P448 TCV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,380 mi
Last recorded156,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 TCV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2011 156,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 156,380 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 147,300 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 147,300 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 137,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 128,033 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

Pass 7 Jun 2007 120,232 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 119,970 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 110,970 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 110,970 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 101,117 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 101,117 miles

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

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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P448 TCV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P448 TCV, 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 P448 TCV registered?

P448 TCV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P448 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P448 TCV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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