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P647 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,506 mi
Last recorded48,506 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 48,004 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 47,831 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 47,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,867 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,472 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,770 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 40,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,487 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 38,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

body damage all down nearside and tail gate

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,175 miles

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

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

small cut in outer wall nearside front tyre advance perrishing offside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,070 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 35,060 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 34,082 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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P647 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P647 PLD, 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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P647 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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