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P455 VSU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,873 mi
Last recorded104,873 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 VSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 104,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted. under trays fitted. fuel pipes slightly coroded.

Fail 24 May 2016 104,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted. under trays fitted. fuel pipes slightly coroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,453 miles

outer sill not checked due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Feb 2013 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

outer sills not checked due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,227 miles

outer sills not checked due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,439 miles

outer sill not checked due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Mar 2011 78,242 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,012 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 69,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,958 miles

o/s/r swinging arm bush slightly worn

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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P455 VSU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P455 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 P455 VSU registered?

P455 VSU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P455 VSU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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