MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Sight play in steering rack
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Sight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished
Offside washer blocked
Wiper split
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside washer blocked
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Wiper split
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P970 RDM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RDM, 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 P970 RDM registered?
P970 RDM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.
Is P970 RDM safe to buy?
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