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P860 SDE

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,487 mi
Last recorded100,487 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 SDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,487 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,576 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 95,576 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 89,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 84,016 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front and o/s rear brakes sticking

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 78,727 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 73,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,029 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 68,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,964 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,438 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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P860 SDE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P860 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.

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What year was P860 SDE registered?

P860 SDE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P860 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P860 SDE shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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