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P646 OLY

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,541 mi
Last recorded179,541 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 OLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 179,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shocks weak

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 170,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 160,136 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 160,136 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 151,331 miles

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2010 151,278 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 140,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front reg plate is cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2009 140,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front reg plate is cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 130,480 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 130,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 177,334 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 105,780 miles

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

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 OLY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P646 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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P646 OLY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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