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P606 GEC

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,495 mi
Last recorded123,495 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 GEC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 123,495 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,093 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 118,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 112,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 106,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side front tyre begining to split.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,803 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,713 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,333 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,096 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 81,530 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 79,117 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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P606 GEC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P606 GEC, 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 P606 GEC registered?

P606 GEC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P606 GEC safe to buy?

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