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P524 GTV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,956 mi
Last recorded115,956 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 GTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 115,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 108,552 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 108,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 103,309 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 103,309 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 98,998 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 96,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 96,867 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 91,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 78,540 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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P524 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P524 GTV, 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 P524 GTV registered?

P524 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P524 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 GTV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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