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P497 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,377 mi
Last recorded103,377 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,377 miles

nearside outer cill covered by manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered by manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2014 103,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside outer cill covered by manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered by manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,966 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,526 miles

both rear wheels binding slightly

front brake discs starting to rust

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,526 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear wheels binding slightly

front brake discs starting to rust

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,470 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 1 Feb 2011 75,470 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,224 miles

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKING SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

FRONT DISCS RUSTING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,127 miles

both front wipers split at edges

plastic sill covers fitted

some brake pipes just starting to rust

Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,132 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,183 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 59,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2006 52,925 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 52,925 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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P497 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P497 OLU, 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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P497 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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