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P847 HFL

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,100 mi
Last recorded53,100 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 HFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,005 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main bushes on arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 53,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main bushes on arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 52,566 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 52,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,999 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,294 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 48,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,784 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,418 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,204 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,145 miles

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

rear numberplate detirating

Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear numberplate detirating

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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P847 HFL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P847 HFL, 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 P847 HFL registered?

P847 HFL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P847 HFL safe to buy?

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