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P606 VBM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,673 mi
Last recorded44,673 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 VBM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bumper dnmage but still just passable

Fail 2 Nov 2010 44,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bumper dnmage but still just passable

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,204 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,829 miles

front no plate has small cracks

small cracks in sidewalls of rear tyres due to age

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,089 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 37,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,353 miles

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

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 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

P606 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P606 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P606 VBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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