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P182 VDS

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,481 mi
Last recorded174,481 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 VDS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 174,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 168,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,156 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,502 miles

n/s/r inner arch corroded

rear floor soft but not holed

vehicle has general corrosion front and rear

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,149 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed but not with in 30cm to any prescribed area

rear floor pan soft but not holed

under neath car corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed but not with in 30cm to any prescribed area

exhaust system has minor leak of gases

oil filter weeping

rear floor pan soft but not holed

under neath car corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 52,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,762 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 51,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,296 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,065 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,049 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,185 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,136 miles

front registration plate faded slightly.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,649 miles

front registration plate cracked and slightly faded.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,439 miles

front registration cracked slightly.

slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bush.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers front wiper torn at the edges.

front registration cracked slightly.

slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bush.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 43,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,263 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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P182 VDS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P182 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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P182 VDS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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