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P170 RSG

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,979 mi
Last recorded138,979 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 RSG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 138,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 138,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,296 miles

oil sump has corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2012 125,216 miles

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

oil sump has corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 116,307 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 116,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,628 miles

condensation in offside headlamp cluster

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2009 98,628 miles

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp cluster

nearside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,284 miles

nearside door mirror taped up

Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,586 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyre treads wearing low 175/70.r13.82h

Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,709 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to see front brake pads fully?

Fail 29 Jun 2006 92,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to see front brake pads fully?

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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P170 RSG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P170 RSG, 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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P170 RSG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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