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P531 ODT

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118 mi
Last recorded118 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 ODT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 118 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside tyre slitly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2009 118,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 118,119 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 116,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 112,254 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 112,099 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

offside front bumper damaged, offside radius arm bush starting to split.

Pass 28 May 2005 110,683 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P531 ODT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P531 ODT, 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 P531 ODT registered?

P531 ODT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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