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P580 SMB

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,236 mi
Last recorded131,236 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 SMB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 131,236 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 107,401 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 107,401 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 102,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,392 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 95,601 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 95,601 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 83,884 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,044 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,228 miles

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

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

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

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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P580 SMB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P580 SMB, 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 P580 SMB registered?

P580 SMB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P580 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 SMB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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