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P141 BAP

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 BAP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 121,481 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 115,916 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 115,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 115,754 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 109,202 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,442 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 81,697 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 81,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,960 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,102 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 49,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 44,208 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 44,208 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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P141 BAP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P141 BAP, 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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P141 BAP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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