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P601 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,121 mi
Last recorded73,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,555 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on edge of tread

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f rest alloys

Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise rear wiper split

Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise rear wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,515 miles

body damage

Fail 5 Sep 2009 57,515 miles

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

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

body damage

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,481 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,481 miles

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

body damage

high level brake light not working

nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2007 49,480 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,079 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 46,052 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2005 41,919 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 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P601 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 P601 OLU registered?

P601 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P601 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 OLU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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