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P120 TVF

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,471 mi
Last recorded111,471 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 TVF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 111,471 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 111,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,106 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 104,777 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,925 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 102,925 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2011 100,663 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 100,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,766 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 95,261 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip wearing on edge

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit for mot spec

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding in plastic trunking (borderline pass)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip wearing on edge

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit for mot spec

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding in plastic trunking (borderline pass)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,147 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattling

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

O/S/F lower shock bush (yolk bush) perishing and deteriorating

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 78,840 miles

Heavy corrosion on exhaust

Slight signs of grease leakage from track rod end boots

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P120 TVF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P120 TVF, 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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P120 TVF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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