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P978 UFB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 UFB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,877 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,331 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,549 miles

nearside rear tyre tread shows slightly uneven wear pattern

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 78,188 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 76,168 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,409 miles

1/ † slight movement in steering rack shaft to nearside front road wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2006 70,819 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 UFB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P978 UFB, 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 UFB registered?

P978 UFB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P978 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 UFB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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