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P897 OSX

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,930 mi
Last recorded50,930 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 OSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,930 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,923 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,889 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,889 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,707 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 44,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,855 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 30,200 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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P897 OSX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P897 OSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P897 OSX registered?

P897 OSX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P897 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P897 OSX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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