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P554 FPL

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,991 mi
Last recorded72,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 FPL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,991 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,559 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,119 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,223 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 51,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,365 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,522 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,092 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,949 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 FPL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

P554 FPL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P554 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P554 FPL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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