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P645 OLY

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,475 mi
Last recorded95,475 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 OLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 95,475 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 94,788 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged view mirror outer cover skightly damage (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under chaissis andsuspension due to the age of the vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,048 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 80,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,593 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 79,583 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 77,060 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 77,060 miles

Position lamp not working front both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,783 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 72,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2017 68,513 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 64,364 miles

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 58,952 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 58,952 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 51,995 miles

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2013 46,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,392 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2010 41,122 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 40,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 39,304 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,079 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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P645 OLY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P645 OLY, 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 P645 OLY registered?

P645 OLY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P645 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P645 OLY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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