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P172 FNU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,852 mi
Last recorded80,852 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 FNU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing split pin (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,312 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 72,312 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 71,678 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside inner sill/under floor undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,323 miles

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

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2013 71,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,990 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,437 miles

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,055 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 51,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,279 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,724 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,610 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,028 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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P172 FNU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P172 FNU, 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 P172 FNU registered?

P172 FNU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P172 FNU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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