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P108 RHK

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,653 mi
Last recorded130,653 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 RHK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 130,653 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 130,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 124,056 miles

Corrosion at bottom of both rear wheel arches.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened edge frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 124,056 miles

Corrosion at bottom of both rear wheel arches.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened edge frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,870 miles

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

offside parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 109,480 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 109,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2013 105,315 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 104,791 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 100,705 miles

n/s/r shock absourber has a slight misting of oil

Fail 20 Mar 2012 100,705 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads are getting low

n/s/r shock absourber has a slight misting of oil

rear brake pads are low and advise replacement

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,903 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 89,903 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 75,504 miles

two(2) small stonechips at bottom of zone"a".

Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,385 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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P108 RHK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P108 RHK, 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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P108 RHK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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