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P121 RNO

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,429 mi
Last recorded59,429 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 RNO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 59,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 59,429 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,282 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body (1.1.11 (c))

Under body sub-frames and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Under body sub-frames and suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 47,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Under body sub-frames and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,148 miles

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

vehicle underside signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange and very corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,051 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 39,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,658 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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P121 RNO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P121 RNO, 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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P121 RNO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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