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P985 LEW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,575 mi
Last recorded123,575 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 LEW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 123,575 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 123,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 117,362 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,486 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 97,092 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,615 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both no plates poor front and back

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,908 miles

N/S/R trailing arm bush split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,806 miles

trims fitted to outersills unable to view

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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P985 LEW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P985 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 P985 LEW registered?

P985 LEW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P985 LEW safe to buy?

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