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P83 FPM

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,949 mi
Last recorded120,949 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 FPM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2013 120,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front number plate deteriorated

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,946 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front number plate tatty

rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 117,085 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 114,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 112,676 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 110,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 108,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 105,773 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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P83 FPM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P83 FPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P83 FPM registered?

P83 FPM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P83 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P83 FPM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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