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P8 FCM

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,817 mi
Last recorded80,817 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 FCM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 80,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 80,770 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,647 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 80,504 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 80,206 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,065 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded in rear arch near seatbelt mount

Fail 14 Feb 2020 80,060 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded in rear arch near seatbelt mount

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,856 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,644 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspect nearside front shock absorber seized

Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,298 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a slight bulge in outer sidewall

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,174 miles

rear sections of exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,168 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,556 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,163 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006

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 FCM is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FCM, 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

How do I check the history of P8 FCM?

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What year was P8 FCM registered?

P8 FCM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P8 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 FCM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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