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P969 OEV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

200,138 mi
Last recorded200,138 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 OEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 200,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery suspect

both outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

clutch release bearing coming noisy ???

surface corrosion on both rear wheel arch

Fail 15 May 2012 200,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery suspect

both outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

clutch release bearing coming noisy ???

surface corrosion on both rear wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2011 192,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 19 May 2010 184,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 175,053 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

rear suspension mounting bushes are perished and worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 163,151 miles

front number plate is damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2007 150,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front number plate is damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2006 138,671 miles

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

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

suspension bushes are perished

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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P969 OEV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P969 OEV, 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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P969 OEV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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