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P861 BUT

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,780 mi
Last recorded101,780 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 BUT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,780 miles

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Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sils have plastic covers and can not be checked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 93,396 miles

offside rear lower shock absorber mounting bush worn

slight movement in drivers seat back

Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wiper blades split

offside rear lower shock absorber mounting bush worn

slight movement in drivers seat back

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,688 miles

centre exhaust blow

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 8 Nov 2011 85,610 miles

both rear dampers weeping

o/s/r arch corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 85,610 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear dampers weeping

o/s/r arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,029 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,943 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 77,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brakes long travel

Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,668 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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P861 BUT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P861 BUT, 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 P861 BUT registered?

P861 BUT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P861 BUT safe to buy?

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