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P104 ORK

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,675 mi
Last recorded123,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 ORK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,675 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 123,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.159 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 490 missfires (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 123,205 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 120,643 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 119,068 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,261 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 112,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,386 miles

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are splitting,evidence of cv joint/s worn.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 78,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are splitting,evidence of cv joint/s worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,814 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 58,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,003 miles

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are split,offside rear tyre is slightly distorted.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 43,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are split,offside rear tyre is slightly distorted.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,559 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 36,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,930 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,002 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,066 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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P104 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 71.4%.

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 P104 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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P104 ORK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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