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P590 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,411 mi
Last recorded36,411 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,411 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,409 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,511 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,243 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,234 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,861 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,447 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 30,447 miles

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

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

nearside and offside sills covered by plastic

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,295 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 29,295 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,993 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,317 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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P590 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P590 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 P590 OLU registered?

P590 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P590 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 OLU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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