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P815 OLT

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 OLT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2015 73,112 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened damaged due to missing brake pad (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f outer door handle partly insecure

oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,788 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 61,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,271 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 54,146 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

osr tyre tread perished

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,146 miles

engine oil leak

osr tyre tread perished

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,319 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter perished and starting to split

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 13 Dec 2010 51,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s steering rack gaiter perished and starting to split

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,657 miles

n/s and o/s steering rack gaiters perished

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 10 Dec 2009 48,657 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

n/s and o/s steering rack gaiters perished

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,288 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

slight oil leak from engine

steering rack gaiters perished and worn

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,925 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

rear suspension trailing arms rear bushes beginning to separate and split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,338 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,563 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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P815 OLT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P815 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 P815 OLT registered?

P815 OLT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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