MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,618 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear tyre has a slight lump forming on the inner wall.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/ss/rear tyre has a cut
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/ss/rear tyre has a cut
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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P488 GRP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 P488 GRP, 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 P488 GRP registered?
P488 GRP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 1997.
Is P488 GRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P488 GRP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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