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P798 ACU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

37,007 mi
Last recorded37,007 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 ACU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,007 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 37,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 36,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 35,460 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 35,458 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

previous accident damage

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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P798 ACU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P798 ACU, 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 P798 ACU registered?

P798 ACU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P798 ACU safe to buy?

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