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P642 UHR

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,802 mi
Last recorded80,802 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 UHR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,802 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 80,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 74,053 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,928 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 66,687 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,558 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,475 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 35,828 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,879 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 24,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,390 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 23,849 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 23,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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P642 UHR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P642 UHR, 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 P642 UHR registered?

P642 UHR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P642 UHR safe to buy?

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