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P850 AFT

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,244 mi
Last recorded152,244 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 AFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 152,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all wheels are only locked on by only the first few threads of wheel nuts

damage to o/s front of vhicle

damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2008 152,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all wheels are only locked on by only the first few threads of wheel nuts

damage to o/s front of vhicle

damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2007 132,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to rear n/s corner of bumper

Pass 6 Mar 2006 119,050 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 119,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P850 AFT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P850 AFT, 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 P850 AFT registered?

P850 AFT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P850 AFT safe to buy?

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