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P640 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,652 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 81,652 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 81,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front axle tyre size different to rear axle tyre size

o/s/r tyre feathering

rear suspension has alot of surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,067 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 78,067 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,669 miles

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

front axle tyre size different to rear axle tyre size

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,154 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,038 miles

rear no plate deratied

Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,431 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 51,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 51,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 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 68.8%.

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 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 P640 OLU registered?

P640 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P640 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P640 OLU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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