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P61 FWP

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,975 mi
Last recorded126,975 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 FWP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 126,975 miles

fnp rear bumper

front plate poor rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 May 2016 126,950 miles

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

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

fnp rear bumper

front plate poor rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 124,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension componants rusting

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 27 Apr 2015 124,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension componants rusting

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2014 121,510 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,309 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 118,299 miles

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

TYRES UNDERINFLATED.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 114,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 108,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 103,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 99,294 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 93,272 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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P61 FWP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P61 FWP, 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 P61 FWP registered?

P61 FWP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P61 FWP safe to buy?

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