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P605 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,841 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 83,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,011 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 83,011 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,033 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 81,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 78,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,320 miles

some front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,630 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 73,630 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,903 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 71,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,632 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 67,588 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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P605 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P605 PLD, 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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P605 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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