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P51 MOW

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,055 mi
Last recorded119,055 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 MOW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 119,055 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 119,054 miles

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

bonnet wont open

Pass 3 Dec 2010 115,775 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 115,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 110,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 105,106 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,710 miles

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

Uneven Front Tyre Wear.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P51 MOW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P51 MOW, 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 P51 MOW registered?

P51 MOW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P51 MOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 MOW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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