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P971 MOB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,686 mi
Last recorded108,686 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 MOB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 108,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 103,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 100,660 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 96,581 miles

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

front brake pads three quarters worn

Fail 5 May 2010 96,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads three quarters worn

Pass 18 Apr 2009 91,957 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 87,504 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 87,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,107 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 82,099 miles

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

front brakes rising at different rates but within limits

Fail 26 Apr 2006 76,569 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005

nail in tyre

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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P971 MOB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P971 MOB, 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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P971 MOB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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