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P540 GOX

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,835 mi
Last recorded55,835 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 GOX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,835 miles

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,736 miles

osf brakke slight bind

osf tyre scuffed on sidewall

osr arch rusty

osr lamp cracked

plastic covers on sills

rear plate distorting/fr cracked

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,619 miles

2 chips in screen zone b screen cracked outside swept area on os

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fr plate cracked

front ppads look low

osr arch rusty

osr lamp cracked

osr shocker wet

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres scuffed on outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

bumper insecure

discs rusty

osr lens cracked

osr tyre cracked

rear arches rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,926 miles

FRONT FLOOR RUSTY

O/S/R ARCH RUSTY

Fail 16 Mar 2010 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT FLOOR RUSTY

O/S/R ARCH RUSTY

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,601 miles

FRONT TYRES SCUFFED ON SIDEWALL

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,075 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,441 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,441 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,596 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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P540 GOX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P540 GOX, 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 P540 GOX registered?

P540 GOX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P540 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 GOX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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