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P704 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,840 mi
Last recorded74,840 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,840 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 74,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,473 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 57,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,494 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,439 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 22,865 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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P704 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in White 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 P704 NLP, 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 P704 NLP registered?

P704 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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