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IME it's NOT likely to be the cause of the fault. I would want to know what
the "fault" with the oil pump was first of all. I've had *plenty* of cars
that use oil, they don't just "run out" without warning/noise.

How far past the service interval was it? I'd write to Honda UK, be very
nice and see what they say..

Thanks - indeed as surmised this is a female friend but she's 100 miles
away so i can't help much. I think it was only a month past the service.
I've told her to get her garage to write a report about the exact nature
of the fault and whether there was sufficient oil. Like you I'd expect
at least an oil warning or some diagnostic in such a modern low milage
car and these Honda engines, I'm guessing, are built like tanks.

E.