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P698 GRR

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,041 mi
Last recorded70,041 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 GRR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,041 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 70,041 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,466 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 63,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,482 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes are slightly worn out.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,101 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 55,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P698 GRR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P698 GRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P698 GRR registered?

P698 GRR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P698 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 GRR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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