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P608 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,323 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 97,323 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,245 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,245 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,842 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 65,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,358 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,369 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 58,369 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s door mirror in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,856 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,856 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,667 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded excess

Fail 9 Feb 2006 49,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P608 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 61.1%.

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 P608 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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What year was P608 PLD registered?

P608 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P608 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 PLD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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