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P160 RNO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,558 mi
Last recorded126,558 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 RNO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 118,211 miles

Front Both washer jets partially blocked. Both wiper blades smeary.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper loose but not insecure.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 118,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Both washer jets partially blocked. Both wiper blades smeary.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper loose but not insecure.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 106,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. Recommend repair or replacement. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexible hose and cylinder. Recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 106,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Most underside components corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. Recommend repair or replacement. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Recommend clean. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexible hose and cylinder. Recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 101,894 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,778 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,219 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 71,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre perished on side walls

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,680 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on side walls

Pass 14 May 2014 68,282 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 May 2014 68,272 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,165 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,188 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 56,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,654 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,599 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 53,599 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 52,217 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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P160 RNO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P160 RNO, 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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P160 RNO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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