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P186 TAM

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,990 mi
Last recorded124,990 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 TAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 124,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2012 119,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,969 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

Fail 9 Dec 2011 113,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 110,384 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

Fail 16 Dec 2010 110,384 miles

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

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

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

Pass 16 Dec 2009 107,631 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 101,836 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 97,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 91,927 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 91,927 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 82,316 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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P186 TAM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P186 TAM, 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 P186 TAM registered?

P186 TAM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P186 TAM safe to buy?

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