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P970 PLC

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,931 mi
Last recorded106,931 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 PLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 106,931 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 106,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 103,210 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 103,210 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 88,573 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,535 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres damage on outside edge

Fail 16 Oct 2008 73,531 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres damage on outside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,721 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,346 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 62,341 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 55,447 miles

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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P970 PLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P970 PLC, 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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P970 PLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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