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P646 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic over sills fitted!

Fail 11 Oct 2018 94,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic over sills fitted!

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,408 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 5 Oct 2017 86,408 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,764 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 77,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,497 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,962 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,337 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,562 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,583 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 34,501 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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P646 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P646 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 P646 OLU registered?

P646 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P646 OLU safe to buy?

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