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P643 HCM

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,144 mi
Last recorded94,144 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 HCM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,144 miles

front bumper slightly damaged

front windscreen lowere section corroded slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2012 93,818 miles

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

o/s mirror slightly loose to fixing

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2012 93,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s mirror slightly loose to fixing

rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,735 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 91,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,296 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,436 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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P643 HCM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P643 HCM, 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 P643 HCM registered?

P643 HCM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P643 HCM safe to buy?

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