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P637 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,035 mi
Last recorded119,035 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 119,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,636 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,052 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 108,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,353 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 91,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,504 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,019 miles

offside seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,394 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 52,394 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,740 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 48,329 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 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P637 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 P637 OLU registered?

P637 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P637 OLU safe to buy?

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