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P898 MSX

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,299 mi
Last recorded125,299 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 MSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 125,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear seat belts not check child seats

Pass 28 Apr 2010 125,299 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear seat belts not check child seats

Pass 25 May 2009 111,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 104,318 miles

metal fuel lines heavily corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2008 104,318 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

metal fuel lines heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 97,003 miles

both front tyres starting to spliton treads

Fail 19 Apr 2007 97,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres starting to split on treads

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,434 miles

off side rear tyre tread starting to split

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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P898 MSX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P898 MSX, 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 P898 MSX registered?

P898 MSX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P898 MSX safe to buy?

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