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P978 LEW

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,422 mi
Last recorded103,422 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 LEW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,422 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 103,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,920 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 96,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 86,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,914 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 6,454 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 118,780 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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P978 LEW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P978 LEW, 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 P978 LEW registered?

P978 LEW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P978 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 LEW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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