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P530 FEC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,959 mi
Last recorded56,959 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 FEC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2014 56,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,959 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,122 miles

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,122 miles

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,264 miles

rear part of exhaust corroded (at join)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,073 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 35,650 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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P530 FEC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P530 FEC, 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 P530 FEC registered?

P530 FEC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P530 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 FEC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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