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P54 RNH

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,242 mi
Last recorded141,242 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 RNH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 141,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL-ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 141,242 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL-ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 129,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2014 129,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 125,872 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,872 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 120,329 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 14 Jun 2012 120,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 31 May 2011 114,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 109,815 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 105,794 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 105,794 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 98,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,600 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 84,116 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 22 Jun 2005 77,684 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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P54 RNH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P54 RNH, 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 P54 RNH registered?

P54 RNH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P54 RNH safe to buy?

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