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P574 MFA

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,250 mi
Last recorded155,250 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 MFA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 155,250 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 155,248 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 143,157 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 143,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 130,974 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 120,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 112,281 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 104,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 104,156 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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P574 MFA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P574 MFA, 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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P574 MFA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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