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P657 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,356 mi
Last recorded71,356 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 71,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 71,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,497 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 62,483 miles

power steering fluid cooling pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 1 May 2010 62,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

power steering fluid cooling pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,009 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2009 54,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,855 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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P657 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P657 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 P657 OLU registered?

P657 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P657 OLU safe to buy?

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