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P949 NOR

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,406 mi
Last recorded112,406 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 NOR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 106,603 miles

Oil leak

drivers mirror cracked b ut still has a clear veiw to rear

Fail 6 May 2009 106,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

drivers mirror cracked b ut still has a clear veiw to rear

Pass 12 May 2008 100,967 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 100,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 94,424 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,424 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 86,545 miles

bind and squeek from rear brakes(strong advise)

front tyres worn

handbrake reserve low

outer cv boots perished

rattle from exhaust rear box

slight oil stains engine

slight play in steering rack

trailing arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 20 Apr 2006 86,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bind and squeek from rear brakes(strong advise)

front tyres worn

handbrake reserve low

outer cv boots perished

rattle from exhaust rear box

slight oil stains engine

slight play in steering rack

trailing arm bushes starting to perish

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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P949 NOR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P949 NOR, 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 P949 NOR registered?

P949 NOR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P949 NOR safe to buy?

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