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P81 PWC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 PWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2020 26,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,718 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

underbody and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,552 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,981 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 15,981 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,419 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 15,419 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 14,936 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,023 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,004 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,280 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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P81 PWC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P81 PWC, 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 P81 PWC registered?

P81 PWC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P81 PWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 PWC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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