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P498 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,139 mi
Last recorded133,139 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 133,139 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 132,183 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 132,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,490 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 127,324 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 127,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 126,772 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,502 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 123,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 96,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing thin

Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,514 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,614 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 May 2008 67,029 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 63,160 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 58,550 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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P498 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P498 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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What year was P498 OLU registered?

P498 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P498 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 OLU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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