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P637 NLW

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,428 mi
Last recorded122,428 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 NLW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 122,428 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 117,797 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 112,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 108,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 108,974 miles

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 3 Oct 2009 106,354 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Fail 2 Oct 2009 106,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 3 Oct 2008 102,684 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 102,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 99,609 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 99,609 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 97,755 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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P637 NLW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P637 NLW, 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 P637 NLW registered?

P637 NLW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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