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P675 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,979 mi
Last recorded64,979 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,786 miles

All under body components rusty

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

front wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Fail 5 Jun 2015 63,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

All under body components rusty

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

front wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,042 miles

parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,237 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 58,234 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 55,554 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 55,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 May 2011 52,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,074 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,039 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 46,030 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 23 May 2007 44,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 44,409 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,202 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 43,202 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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P675 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P675 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 P675 OLU registered?

P675 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P675 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P675 OLU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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