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P483 MAV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,195 mi
Last recorded83,195 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 MAV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2013 83,195 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,195 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2012 72,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust noisy

o/s/r tyre has multiple cuts on the inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or chords

slight play in n/s/f inner rack end

wipers poor

Fail 14 Jun 2011 63,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 63,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 51,042 miles

Emissions very erractic

Rear exhust pipe touching rear bumper

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,402 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,028 miles

slight play evident in steering rack n/s.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,476 miles

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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P483 MAV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P483 MAV, 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 P483 MAV registered?

P483 MAV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P483 MAV safe to buy?

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