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P956 FDY

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 FDY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 95,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear trailling arm bushes tearing, no excessive play at present

can not see condition of outer sills presumed ok

corrosion both front floors, inner sills, not excessive at present

front number plate is discolouring still legible at time of test

Fail 5 Aug 2008 87,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,040 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 85,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 77,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 73,842 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

front number plate is discolouring, and cracked, still secure and legible at time of test

o/s/f door is damaged, not showing any sharp or protuding adges, and door closes securely at time of test.

Fail 9 May 2006 73,842 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

front number plate discolouring, still legible at time of test, also cracked but still secure.

o/s/f door is damaged, not showing any sharp or protruding edges, and closes securley at time of test.

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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P956 FDY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P956 FDY, 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 P956 FDY registered?

P956 FDY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P956 FDY safe to buy?

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