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P158 ERS

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,384 mi
Last recorded108,384 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 ERS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 108,384 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2010 108,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2009 105,622 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly torn

Offside front tyre tread worn to 2-3mm

Offside front wheel binding on slightly & brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2009 105,622 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly torn

Offside front tyre tread worn to 2-3mm

Offside front wheel binding on slightly & brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 102,640 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 102,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P158 ERS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P158 ERS, 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 P158 ERS registered?

P158 ERS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P158 ERS safe to buy?

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