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P149 OHE

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

132,842 mi
Last recorded132,842 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 OHE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 132,842 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 132,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,613 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp works intermitantly was working by end of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front headlamp beam patterns only just visible

Fail 29 Jul 2017 124,587 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp works intermitantly was working by end of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front headlamp beam patterns only just visible

Pass 9 Jul 2016 114,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,024 miles

NEARSIDE LOWER BOTH FRONT TO REAR PETROL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,523 miles

doorsill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Jul 2014 96,523 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

doorsill covers fitted.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 87,695 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 87,695 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,735 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 80,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,449 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,589 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 67,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,407 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 64,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,703 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 61,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside washer jet slight blockage

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Jun 2008 61,640 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside washer jet slight blockage

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,025 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 59,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2006 56,476 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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P149 OHE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 P149 OHE, 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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P149 OHE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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