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P8 CHU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 CHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,438 miles

front bumper insecure o/s

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake bind

Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,731 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 115,731 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 113,025 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 111,957 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,786 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on the edges needs wheelalignment

Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,900 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 108,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 106,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 106,324 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 103,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 103,400 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 99,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 99,818 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,671 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 78,314 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 78,314 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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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P8 CHU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P8 CHU, 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 P8 CHU registered?

P8 CHU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P8 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 CHU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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