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P897 UAM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,323 mi
Last recorded151,323 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 UAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 151,323 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,291 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 121,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 110,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 100,789 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 100,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system heavily corroded

general underbody surface corossion

nearside front tyre just on legal limit and bald on edges - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

offside rear tyre just on legal limit - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,339 miles

front floors corroded

trims fitted to outer sills

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Sep 2008 93,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front floors corroded

trims fitted to outer sills

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Oct 2007 85,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 82,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 77,696 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 77,696 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UAM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UAM, 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 P897 UAM registered?

P897 UAM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P897 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P897 UAM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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