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P916 PVT

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,938 mi
Last recorded113,938 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 PVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 113,938 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 113,938 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 107,289 miles

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 107,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,968 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,605 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tred

o/s/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to protective coatings

unable to check outer sills fully due to side pannels fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 90,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,637 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 59,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P916 PVT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 P916 PVT, 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 P916 PVT?

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What year was P916 PVT registered?

P916 PVT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P916 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P916 PVT 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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