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P553 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,268 mi
Last recorded165,268 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 165,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

only just passed emissions test

Fail 26 Sep 2012 118,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake lamp disconnected

rear number plate

Pass 26 Sep 2012 118,384 miles

centre brake lamp disconnected

rear number plate

Fail 22 Sep 2011 112,269 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 112,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,579 miles

only just passed emissions test

Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,596 miles

only just passed cat emissions test

Fail 25 Sep 2008 84,476 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,476 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 76,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 60,719 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 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

P553 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P553 NLP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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