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P638 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,789 mi
Last recorded89,789 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,538 miles

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 25 Sep 2012 73,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,576 miles

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 22 Sep 2011 68,576 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,573 miles

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

Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,667 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,517 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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P638 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P638 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 P638 PLD registered?

P638 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P638 PLD safe to buy?

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