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P661 SMA

1997 Honda Civic

Turquoise Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,603 mi
Last recorded85,603 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 SMA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

osf bumper corner adrift but bumper still secure no sharp edges

osr bumper corner loose due to bumper mount corroded but bumper still secure

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,343 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 66,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 62,281 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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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P661 SMA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Turquoise with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P661 SMA, 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 P661 SMA registered?

P661 SMA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P661 SMA safe to buy?

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