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P691 OBU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,634 mi
Last recorded77,634 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 OBU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,634 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 77,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,310 miles

UNDERNEATH OF CAR IS HEAVELY CORRODED

Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,310 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERNEATH OF CAR IS HEAVELY CORRODED

Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,018 miles

all brake discs corroded

all tyres cracking

underneath of car corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,035 miles

steel brake pipes corroeded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 76,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jcking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres cracking badly

frnt brake pads low

nsf jacking npoint corroeded

rear centre seat belt missing

steel brake pipes corroeded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,627 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,208 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,091 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 3 May 2011 62,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,827 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 32,680 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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P691 OBU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P691 OBU, 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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P691 OBU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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