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P601 GEF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,022 mi
Last recorded50,022 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 GEF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,022 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,469 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 48,469 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,766 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 46,766 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,126 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 45,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,296 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 43,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,490 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 41,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,126 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,389 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 34,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,591 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 32,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,505 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,563 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,146 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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P601 GEF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 P601 GEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P601 GEF registered?

P601 GEF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 March 1997.

Is P601 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 GEF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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