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P851 SDE

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,646 mi
Last recorded85,646 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 SDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 85,646 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,691 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 76,670 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 105,391 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 105,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P851 SDE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red 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 P851 SDE, 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 P851 SDE registered?

P851 SDE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P851 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 SDE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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