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P84 ORK

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,034 mi
Last recorded138,034 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 138,034 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 138,034 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 134,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 131,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 128,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 126,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 124,187 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 122,122 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,171 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 110,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,187 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,287 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 97,698 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 9,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,394 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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P84 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P84 ORK, 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 P84 ORK registered?

P84 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P84 ORK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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