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P889 OTP

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 OTP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,019 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on sills

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,019 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on sills

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 30 May 2018 95,706 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,267 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,546 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 6 Jun 2016 88,546 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,886 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,413 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 22 May 2013 74,625 miles

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

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,366 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,680 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 9 Jun 2011 65,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 7 Jun 2010 60,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,727 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,715 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,242 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 9 Jun 2008 49,242 miles

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

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,885 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,011 miles

both outer sills plastic covered

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 OTP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

P889 OTP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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