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P138 VCD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,450 mi
Last recorded78,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 VCD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,450 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 71,407 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 71,402 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 May 2010 84,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 May 2010 58,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 55,033 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 55,033 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 52,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,803 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 48,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,211 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 VCD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P138 VCD, 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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P138 VCD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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