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P101 ORK

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,687 mi
Last recorded84,687 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,687 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate peeling

brake pedal rubber worn and split

under vehicle very rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mk yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate peeling

brake pedal rubber worn and split

under vehicle very rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2019 82,597 miles

all front and rear suspension corroded

both front foot wells corroding

both headlight lens fogging

rear centre fuel and brake pipe beginning to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2018 79,427 miles

Front suspension all corroded

Offside Front shocker bush bottom bush cracking up

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield rattling

offside and nearside front floor started to corrode near front jacking points

offside and nearside rear suspension big bushes starting to split

Fail 21 Nov 2018 79,426 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension all corroded

Offside Front shocker bush bottom bush cracking up

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield rattling

offside and nearside front floor started to corrode near front jacking points

offside and nearside rear suspension big bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,572 miles

rear trailing arm bushes split

Fail 5 Dec 2017 76,572 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides ,, no images on screen (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on edge of sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on edge of sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,742 miles

both front tyres getting low ,, cracking around inner sidewalls

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear trailing arm bushes split slight play

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,231 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,948 miles

boot full

rear washer not working

Fail 28 Nov 2013 66,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

boot full

rear washer not working

Pass 22 Dec 2012 61,729 miles

ADV BOTH HEAD LIGHTS FADED

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,223 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 57,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,992 miles

front number plate damaged close to excessive

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,571 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,183 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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P101 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P101 ORK, 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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P101 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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