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P658 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,403 mi
Last recorded109,403 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 109,403 miles

NON-STRUCTURAL CORROSION HOLE TO NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH

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

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 6 May 2014 109,403 miles

NON-STRUCTURAL CORROSION HOLE TO NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 20 May 2013 101,312 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non structural corrosion hole nearside rear door shut/sill

Fail 14 May 2013 110,194 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn very low

non structural corrosion hole nearside rear door shut/sill

Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,910 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 96,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,291 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,974 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,164 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 73,141 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 73,141 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

eye level stop light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,203 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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P658 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P658 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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P658 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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