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P640 DPD

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,009 mi
Last recorded115,009 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 DPD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 115,009 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 115,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,046 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear trailing arm have slight play

Pass 7 May 2014 86,829 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2014 86,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,601 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2013 169,350 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,054 miles

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

Plastic over seal covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2012 55,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic over seal covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,110 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,829 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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P640 DPD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P640 DPD, 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 P640 DPD registered?

P640 DPD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P640 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P640 DPD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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