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P816 GRM

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,930 mi
Last recorded111,930 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 GRM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 111,930 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 111,930 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 103,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 95,093 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 95,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 84,780 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,014 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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P816 GRM is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P816 GRM, 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 P816 GRM registered?

P816 GRM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P816 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 GRM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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