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P514 VAM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,482 mi
Last recorded87,482 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 VAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,760 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 66,325 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 66,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 60,679 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 60,678 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

there is cover on both side sills we are not able properly to test them for corrosion

Pass 14 May 2007 54,932 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,816 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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P514 VAM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P514 VAM, 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 P514 VAM registered?

P514 VAM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P514 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 VAM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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