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P640 VBM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,426 mi
Last recorded147,426 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 VBM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 147,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 147,418 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 141,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 135,066 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

srs light on

Fail 29 Sep 2010 135,066 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 127,549 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 127,529 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil sump pan corroded

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

carpet fitted in boot and slight full

o/s/f constant velocity gaitor secured with cable tie

removed object from interior mirror

slight damage front number plate

suspension components corroded

unable to see brake pads front

Pass 6 Sep 2008 120,312 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 116,078 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 116,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 107,339 miles

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

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 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P640 VBM, 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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P640 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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