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P980 OJA

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,532 mi
Last recorded91,532 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 OJA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 91,532 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 82,138 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,545 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,591 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear number plate faded advise

Pass 1 May 2019 69,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 69,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,595 miles

nearside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,630 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,162 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,954 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,784 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,589 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,613 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,422 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 OJA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P980 OJA, 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 P980 OJA registered?

P980 OJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P980 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 OJA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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