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P7 ABP

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,898 mi
Last recorded96,898 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 ABP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,898 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,742 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,807 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 82,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s wiper is split

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,659 miles

n/s wiper is split

Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,387 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,752 miles

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN WITHIN TOLERANCE

Pass 28 Nov 2008 70,966 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 70,950 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 65,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 57,995 miles

exhaust system middle and rear sections heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2005 51,675 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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P7 ABP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P7 ABP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P7 ABP registered?

P7 ABP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P7 ABP safe to buy?

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