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P889 APK

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,958 mi
Last recorded75,958 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 APK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,830 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,264 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,026 miles

both rear tyres perished and over 5yrs old

offside front tyre perished, over 5yrs old and worn to 3mm on both edges 175/70/R13 82H

Fail 26 Aug 2014 52,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and over 5yrs old

offside front tyre perished, over 5yrs old and worn to 3mm on both edges 175/70/R13 82H

oil level low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,075 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 50,053 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 42,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,928 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,166 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,291 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,540 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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P889 APK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P889 APK, 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 P889 APK registered?

P889 APK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P889 APK safe to buy?

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