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P116 CDF

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

115,840 mi
Last recorded115,840 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 CDF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 115,840 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm front round mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm front round mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake effort is low

Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,883 miles

Near side steering rack gaiter perished

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb held in with tape (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,108 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Head lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,973 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Head lamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2019 106,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Head lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,994 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 100,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust blowing rear end

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Service & Parking brake have met the requirements it would appear that they require adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Sep 2017 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.5.C.1a)

Service & Parking brake have met the requirements it would appear that they require adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,554 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,947 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,947 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 80,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,318 miles

Both nearside and offside front outer c/v boot rubber gaitors are slightly insecured but they do prevent the ingress of dirt .

Front windscreen has deteriorated across the lower section of zones A and B .

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyes tread is damaged but not considered excessive .

Offside rear Hand brake effort has only just met the minimum requirements .

Fail 22 Oct 2013 69,318 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both nearside and offside front outer c/v boot rubber gaitors are slightly insecured but they do prevent the ingress of dirt .

Front windscreen has deteriorated across the lower section of zones A and B .

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyes tread is damaged but not considered excessive .

Offside rear Hand brake effort has only just met the minimum requirements .

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,710 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f c.v boot leaking

rear brake pads low

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,277 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

some corrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs

Fail 29 Jul 2011 55,277 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

some corrosion to outside edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 5 May 2010 37,821 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,225 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 36,225 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 34,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 31,962 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 31,962 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P116 CDF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P116 CDF, 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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P116 CDF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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