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P481 FJF

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 FJF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 87,912 miles

Rear bumper insecure

car fitted with blue coloured headlamp bulbs advise normal ones

Fail 14 Sep 2007 87,849 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

car fitted with blue coloured headlamp bulbs advise change to normal ones

Pass 31 Oct 2006 85,316 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 85,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

pinhole in n/s front outer cv boot(beginning to split)

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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P481 FJF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P481 FJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P481 FJF registered?

P481 FJF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P481 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 FJF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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