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P874 NFS

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 NFS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2012 71,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust pipe deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2012 71,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust pipe deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2011 69,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mid/rear sections becoming deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2011 69,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mid/rear sections becoming deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2010 68,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight cracking rear trailing arm bushes

top stop light not working advised not connected

Pass 1 May 2009 66,068 miles

advise both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 1 May 2009 66,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 26 Apr 2008 62,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 58,919 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 58,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 48,575 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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P874 NFS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P874 NFS, 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 P874 NFS registered?

P874 NFS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P874 NFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P874 NFS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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