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P152 SDE

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,502 mi
Last recorded75,502 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 SDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 75,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,019 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,435 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 58,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,375 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,439 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,060 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,602 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,684 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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P152 SDE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P152 SDE, 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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P152 SDE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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