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P680 VBM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,115 mi
Last recorded103,115 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 VBM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 103,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated offside front (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 73,642 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 73,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 69,214 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 69,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2012 65,291 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 59,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,405 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,487 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 42,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,122 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 38,122 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on

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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P680 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P680 VBM, 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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P680 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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