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P171 VDS

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,295 mi
Last recorded61,295 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 VDS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,295 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,573 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,029 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 50,989 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,309 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 45,273 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,974 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,009 miles

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

slight play on nearside and offside front steering rack arms.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,455 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,054 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,587 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,224 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 17,224 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,810 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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P171 VDS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P171 VDS, 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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P171 VDS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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