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P527 GTV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 GTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,481 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,653 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,192 miles

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2015 65,192 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension 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 Suspension 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)

tempory repair to exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,920 miles

f/n/s tyre outer egde worn

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

high handbrake travel

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,410 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 47,706 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 43,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,993 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,346 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,862 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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P527 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P527 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.

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What year was P527 GTV registered?

P527 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P527 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P527 GTV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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