MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
child seat fitted to nsr outer adult seat position preventing full examination of that adult seat belt,a light misting of oil present to osr nsr osf shock absorbers,os ns headlamp aim on lowest limit
oil leak from engine sump pan,corrosion present to osf floor pan by sub frame,osr nsr brake discs corroding reducing working surface area
osr radius arm bush deteriorating
parking brake lever close to end of working travel,slight play detected at steering wheel rim, (not exceeding 13mm),rear number plate deteriorating,os ns outer sills have plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of testable items.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
child seat fitted to nsr outer adult seat position preventing full examination of that adult seat belt,a light misting of oil present to osr nsr osf shock absorbers,os ns headlamp aim on lowest limit
oil leak from engine sump pan,corrosion present to osf floor pan by sub frame,osr nsr brake discs corroding reducing working surface area
parking brake lever close to end of working travel,slight play detected at steering wheel rim, (not exceeding 13mm),rear number plate deteriorating,os ns outer sills have plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of testable items.
backing on rear n/plate starting to come away from plate
can not check outer door seals trims fitted over seals
rear wiper blade split
tyre wear o/s/f inner edge poss tracking out
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P162 AWV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P162 AWV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P162 AWV?
You can check the full history of P162 AWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P162 AWV registered?
P162 AWV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P162 AWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P162 AWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P162 AWV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P162 AWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.