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P474 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,206 mi
Last recorded125,206 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 125,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

outer sills covered

Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

outer sills covered

Pass 29 Aug 2012 119,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered,n/s wiper blade worn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 119,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered,n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,288 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

both rear indicators pale

minor leak from rear exhaust

offside outer cv boot perishing

offside rear shock absorber damp

steering rack damp and covered in mud

Fail 26 Aug 2011 115,288 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

both rear indicators pale

minor leak from rear exhaust

offside outer cv boot perishing

offside rear shock absorber damp

steering rack damp and covered in mud

Pass 29 Jul 2010 109,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 101,193 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 101,193 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,133 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 93,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

inner clip insecure on offside cv boot

Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 87,160 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 78,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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P474 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P474 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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What year was P474 OLU registered?

P474 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P474 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 OLU shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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