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P144 TFV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,123 mi
Last recorded111,123 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 TFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 111,123 miles

o/s/ cv boot weeping grease

o/s/r wheel arch in a poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2026 111,123 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

o/s/ cv boot weeping grease

o/s/r wheel arch in a poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,597 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 106,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and side frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and side frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,690 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

radiator unit slightly corroded not leaking at time of test

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2023 94,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

radiator unit slightly corroded not leaking at time of test

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,856 miles

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle.

under body corroding.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 86,854 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/ wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle.

under body corroding.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear sill end corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill end corroded

sill covers fitted restricting view

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 83,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear sill end corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill end corroded

sill covers fitted restricting view

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,753 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing and cracking

plastic sill covers fitted to sills

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rad leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,969 miles

Exhaust showing some signs of age

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

starting to corrode under body needs good oil spray.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 71,914 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

starting to corrode under body needs good oil spray.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,733 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,874 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,056 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,225 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,732 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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P144 TFV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P144 TFV, 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 P144 TFV registered?

P144 TFV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P144 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 TFV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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