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P875 PVM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,109 mi
Last recorded133,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 PVM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 133,109 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 133,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,816 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 115,812 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 104,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 103,121 miles

srs light on

Fail 11 Dec 2009 103,128 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

srs light on

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,467 miles

1) N/S/F Driveshaft gaiter cracked and deteriorating.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 101,466 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1) N/S/F Driveshaft gaiter cracked and deteriorating.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 99,056 miles

air bag light on

slight bind from rear wheels

Pass 16 May 2007 117,911 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 107,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2006 107,544 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre section of exhaust very rusty but not leaking. †n/s outer cv gaiter splitting but not leaking at present. †

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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P875 PVM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P875 PVM, 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 P875 PVM registered?

P875 PVM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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