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P554 CFV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,670 mi
Last recorded114,670 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 CFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 114,670 miles

both front head light aims misty

both rear arm bushes perishing

nearside front outer cv boot perishing

offside front outer cv boot perishing

rear brake disc rusty

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,422 miles

Brake Discs Corroded And Worn O/s/r Brake some binding

Rear Wiper Split

Trailing arm bushes split both sides

Tyres worn Low N/s/f and rears 2.5/3mm

Fail 18 Nov 2011 101,422 miles

Brake Discs Corroded And Worn O/s/r Brake some binding

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

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

Rear Wiper Split

Trailing arm bushes split both sides

Tyres worn Low N/s/f and rears 2.5/3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,451 miles

N/S wiper split on ends

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

Slight weepage from rear shock absorbers

Spare tyre has cords exposed

Pass 20 Nov 2008 73,312 miles

Centre Exhaust Section Corroding

Rear wiper blade split

Some Corrosion To Front Brake Disc Inner Faces

Trailing Arm Bushes perishing, N/s Starting To split

Fail 20 Nov 2008 73,312 miles

Centre Exhaust Section Corroding

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

Rear wiper blade split

Some Corrosion To Front Brake Disc Inner Faces

Trailing Arm Bushes perishing, N/s Starting To split

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,383 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 59,734 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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P554 CFV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P554 CFV, 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 P554 CFV registered?

P554 CFV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P554 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P554 CFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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