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P138 NLC

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,615 mi
Last recorded70,615 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,957 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 45,251 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,251 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,890 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight excess on handbrake travel

Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,879 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 29,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 27,063 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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P138 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P138 NLC, 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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What year was P138 NLC registered?

P138 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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