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P525 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,742 mi
Last recorded139,742 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2012 139,742 miles

Front brake discs & pads worn

Front jacking points starting to corrode

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

Rear number plate poor

Pass 9 Mar 2011 137,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 133,537 miles

backbox rusting/corroding

child seat fitted to nsr seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear trailing arm bushes splitting and slight movement

sump gasket has slight leak

sump rusting

Pass 13 Feb 2009 130,530 miles

Both front & o/s/r tyres low on tread - close to limit

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Rear exhaust section poor

Pass 15 Feb 2008 127,273 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

O/s/f & n/s/f jacking points/floorpans rusted

O/s/r tyre just above legal tread limit

Pass 31 Jan 2007 122,472 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Centre exhaust section in poor condition/rusted

Pass 3 Feb 2006 118,356 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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P525 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P525 PLD, 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 P525 PLD registered?

P525 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P525 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 PLD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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