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P113 SFE

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,455 mi
Last recorded74,455 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 SFE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 74,455 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2025 74,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 72,412 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 67,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 67,239 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,299 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 56,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 54,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 52,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 50,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 49,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 47,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 46,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,238 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 43,780 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 41,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 40,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 38,008 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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P113 SFE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P113 SFE, 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 P113 SFE registered?

P113 SFE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P113 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 SFE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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