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P997 LRV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,895 mi
Last recorded126,895 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 LRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 123,247 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 116,786 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 116,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,678 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 111,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

condensation in OSR light unit causing corrosion to bulb holders

Pass 17 Mar 2009 107,286 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2008 103,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,787 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 93,787 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P997 LRV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P997 LRV, 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 P997 LRV registered?

P997 LRV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P997 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 LRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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