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P649 OLY

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,219 mi
Last recorded123,219 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 OLY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 123,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 121,598 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 111,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 103,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,686 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 95,676 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 13 Jun 2014 72,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 47,361 miles

front brake pads worn low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s rear main bushes starting to split

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread area

Fail 27 Aug 2011 47,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads worn low

n/s and o/s rear main bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread area

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread area

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating at there connection

long travel on hand brake lever

slight damage to both front tyres on outer side walls

small crack in front number plate

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,875 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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P649 OLY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P649 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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P649 OLY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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