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P183 VDS

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,077 mi
Last recorded110,077 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 VDS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 110,077 miles

o/s and n/s front shock bush slightly deteriorated,under body starting to corrode,o/s and n/s rear tyre worn close to limit,o/s and n/s front floor has bodyfiller and undersealant,o/s rear wheel arch has bodyfiller

Fail 10 Feb 2011 100,093 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

both outer sills have covers

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 10 Feb 2011 100,093 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

both outer sills have covers

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 12 Feb 2010 95,032 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2010 95,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 86,831 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 86,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,869 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 79,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 63,996 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 49,717 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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P183 VDS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 P183 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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P183 VDS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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