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P553 FJK

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,917 mi
Last recorded130,917 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 FJK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2021 130,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 125,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,343 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 114,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,610 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,948 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 50,988 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,524 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,410 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,599 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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P553 FJK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P553 FJK, 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 P553 FJK registered?

P553 FJK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P553 FJK safe to buy?

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