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P141 RHK

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,916 mi
Last recorded41,916 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 RHK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,916 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 41,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Washer jets partially blocked

Pass 12 Nov 2022 32,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 31,890 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 31,573 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,235 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 38,700 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,422 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,909 miles

n/s-o/s/r tyres sidewalls crazing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,977 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,662 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking up

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,732 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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P141 RHK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P141 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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P141 RHK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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