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P618 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,121 mi
Last recorded33,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

sills covers fited

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 26,647 miles

idle erratic

Fail 10 May 2014 26,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

idle erratic

Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,820 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,413 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,109 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 25,109 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,828 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 24,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,368 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jul 2006 23,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P618 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P618 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 P618 PLD registered?

P618 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P618 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 PLD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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