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P126 RHK

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 RHK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,135 miles

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

front floor pan corroded

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2016 134,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front floor pan corroded

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,091 miles

sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front jacking points starting to rust

Fail 6 Mar 2015 132,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front jacking points starting to rust

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2013 121,619 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 121,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 105,156 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,156 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,155 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 86,101 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 86,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,531 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 80,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Nov 2006 88,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise the offside front tyre has sidewall damage,not deep enough to expose the inner cords.

advise there is a 41% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 69,410 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 69,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P126 RHK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P126 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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P126 RHK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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