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P496 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,221 mi
Last recorded86,221 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 May 2014 86,221 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2013 80,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear offside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 76,216 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 64,418 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2009 56,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,042 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 43,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,711 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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P496 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P496 PLD, 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 P496 PLD registered?

P496 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P496 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 PLD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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