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P461 SUU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,116 mi
Last recorded125,116 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 SUU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 125,116 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

os cv boot deterioated

Pass 21 May 2010 122,172 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

ns front door step cill corroded

ns os dip aims on upper and kick up max tolerances for pss

ns rear inner door release not fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 122,139 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

ns front door step cill corroded

ns os dip aims on upper and kick up max tolerances for pss

ns rear inner door release not fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 117,898 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 117,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 109,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 109,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 100,195 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,497 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 88,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P461 SUU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P461 SUU, 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 P461 SUU registered?

P461 SUU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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