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P130 GHH

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,415 mi
Last recorded84,415 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 GHH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,415 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 84,415 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,612 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 82,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,592 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 80,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,695 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,936 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,936 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,107 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,539 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,310 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 68,310 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,652 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,957 miles

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

rear number plate becoming poor and nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear number plate becoming poor and nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,682 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,072 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,609 miles

both rear trailing arm bush's slight perishing

front number plate becoming poor

Fail 31 Jul 2009 61,609 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear trailing arm bush's slight perishing

front number plate becoming poor

Fail 7 Aug 2008 59,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,867 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate becoming poor

Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked

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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P130 GHH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P130 GHH, 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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P130 GHH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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