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P740 RBP

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,930 mi
Last recorded130,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 RBP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 130,930 miles

offside front wing damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2010 130,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2009 126,649 miles

Accident damage to offside rear quarter.

Both rear trailing arm bushes cracking slightly.

Chip in windscreen.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 126,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Accident damage to offside rear quarter.

Both rear trailing arm bushes cracking slightly.

Chip in windscreen.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 May 2008 119,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,465 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 106,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 106,136 miles

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

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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P740 RBP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P740 RBP, 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 P740 RBP registered?

P740 RBP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P740 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 RBP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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