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P597 GPF

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,294 mi
Last recorded56,294 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 GPF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 56,294 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 52,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 47,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 43,117 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 43,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 37,819 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,783 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,630 miles

rear exhaust joint slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,702 miles

front brakes 40 percent out of ballance

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,814 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,093 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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P597 GPF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P597 GPF, 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 P597 GPF registered?

P597 GPF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P597 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 GPF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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