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P581 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,577 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 103,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,717 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,692 miles

Nearside Front slight bind

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step area (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 97,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight bind

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,587 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust is deteriorated and corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,583 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust is deteriorated and corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,742 miles

rear tyres wearing close to min and starting to perish

Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake hose ferruls are corroded

nearside rear tyre is srcubbing edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,384 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake hose ferruls are corroded

nearside rear tyre is srcubbing edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,078 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 93,078 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,710 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 88,706 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 86,042 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 82,775 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s and o/s trailing arm centre bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,788 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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P581 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P581 OLU, 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 P581 OLU registered?

P581 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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