MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front tyres worn on inside edges
gearbox very noisey
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
body damaged areas + underbody areas surface corroding.
bonnet stay rod retaining clip broken.
exhaust system joints staring to corrode + rear small leak.
front no.plate starting to get worn.
gearbox noisey in gear.
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
body damaged areas + underbody areas surface corroding.
bonnet stay rod retaining clip broken.
exhaust system joints staring to corrode + rear small leak.
front no.plate starting to get worn.
gearbox noisey in gear.
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
nearside of car damaged
noise from gearbox
nearside door and wing damaged
rear number plate starting to discolour
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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P988 ARU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P988 ARU, 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 P988 ARU registered?
P988 ARU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 April 1997.
Is P988 ARU safe to buy?
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