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P562 HTV

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,018 mi
Last recorded8,018 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP562 HTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,018 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,422 miles

NOTE; VEHICLE HAS BEEN RE-PRESENTED WITH BOTH N/S AND O/S HEADLAMPS FULLY MASKED OUT, REVEALING ONLY BUT THE INDICATORS. HEADLAMP BULBS TOO HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Fail 19 Sep 2009 73,336 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 67,926 miles

Centre Front Upper Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,605 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P562 HTV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P562 HTV, 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 P562 HTV registered?

P562 HTV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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