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P788 NLC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,558 mi
Last recorded171,558 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 171,558 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 171,349 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 171,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 170,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 170,227 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 170,221 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 166,278 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 166,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 162,396 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 158,071 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 155,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 152,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 150,437 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 150,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 147,760 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 132,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 114,990 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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P788 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P788 NLC, 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 P788 NLC registered?

P788 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P788 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P788 NLC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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