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P971 VUR

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,845 mi
Last recorded104,845 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 VUR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 104,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,802 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 98,803 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,464 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,464 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,236 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,201 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 87,201 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 79,917 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 79,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 73,465 miles

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

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 VUR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc 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 VUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P971 VUR registered?

P971 VUR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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