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P887 CPB

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,086 mi
Last recorded99,086 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 CPB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 99,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,480 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 72,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,644 miles

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Offside front headlamp aim has a weak pattern

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,364 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 55,461 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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P887 CPB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P887 CPB, 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 P887 CPB registered?

P887 CPB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P887 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P887 CPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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