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P48 ORK

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 102,475 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 101,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,430 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 91,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 91,489 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,386 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,876 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,395 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 61,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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P48 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P48 ORK, 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 P48 ORK registered?

P48 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P48 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 ORK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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