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P808 OLT

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,293 mi
Last recorded85,293 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 OLT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 85,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 83,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 81,797 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 81,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 May 2011 79,040 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 79,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 75,867 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 73,660 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 73,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 70,252 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 70,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 66,410 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate faded

various body scuffs

Pass 18 May 2006 60,951 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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P808 OLT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P808 OLT, 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 P808 OLT registered?

P808 OLT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P808 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 OLT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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