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P476 VAM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 VAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,405 miles

Offside Front Brake very slight bind

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

Rear Arches very slight corrosion at lower point

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,547 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,547 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,859 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 88,310 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,561 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,156 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,185 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 82,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 78,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,385 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P476 VAM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P476 VAM, 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 P476 VAM registered?

P476 VAM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P476 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P476 VAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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