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P980 MEV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,578 mi
Last recorded11,578 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 MEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Dec 2006 11,578 miles

center exhaust section corroded

exhaust and cat heat shields are corroded away

nearside front road tyre has damage to outer sidewall , no coards are exposed yet

slight free play in nearside of the steering rack

slight movement in nearside bottom ball joint

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing

windscreen has various stone chips in the swept area

Pass 23 Dec 2005 101,877 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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P980 MEV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P980 MEV, 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 P980 MEV registered?

P980 MEV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 January 1997.

Is P980 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 MEV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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