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P804 OLU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,372 mi
Last recorded38,372 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 38,372 miles

some suspension parts and parts of structure corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,480 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 36,861 miles

many parts of suspension corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 36,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

many parts of suspension corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 36,132 miles

All road springs rusty in places

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,124 miles

All road springs rusty in places

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,557 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 34,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,786 miles

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,944 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,820 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,633 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyre deteriated and cracking

advise outer sills covered

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

front number plate cracked and deteriated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 28,604 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise both rear tyre deteriated and cracking

advise outer sills covered

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

front number plate cracked and deteriated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,197 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,367 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 24,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,936 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 16,936 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 13,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,486 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P804 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P804 OLU, 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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P804 OLU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P804 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P804 OLU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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