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P156 DDF

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,469 mi
Last recorded125,469 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 DDF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

other prescribed areas becoming very rusty

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2015 122,471 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 122,741 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,337 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 118,331 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 115,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 112,139 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 112,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 109,169 miles

rear section of nearside outer sill becoming rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 105,935 miles

offside outer sill becoming rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2010 105,934 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside outer sill becoming rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edges

wiper blades split recomend renewal

Pass 21 Mar 2009 102,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 99,686 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 95,240 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,240 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 88,515 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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P156 DDF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P156 DDF, 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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P156 DDF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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