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P740 RND

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,994 mi
Last recorded83,994 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 RND
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,994 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s & o/s rear wheel arches corroded slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,257 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen starting to delaminate around lower edge

Fail 7 Oct 2009 74,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn at inner edge

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,527 miles

n/s/r tyre worn at inner edge

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,175 miles

handbrake reserve travel on limit

n/s handbrake slight low effort

o/s rear lens cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,175 miles

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

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

handbrake reserve travel on limit

n/s handbrake slight low effort

o/s rear lens cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,546 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 59,606 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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P740 RND is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P740 RND, 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 RND registered?

P740 RND is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P740 RND safe to buy?

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