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P631 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,745 mi
Last recorded78,745 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,745 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 78,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front cv boots starting to wear

corrosion start under vehicle

nearside rear tyre starting step

Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,205 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front cv boots starting to wear

corrosion start under vehicle

nearside rear tyre starting step

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,786 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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P631 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P631 OLU, 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 P631 OLU registered?

P631 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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