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P188 CFR

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,796 mi
Last recorded93,796 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 CFR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 93,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,758 miles

Offside door mirror cover has damage

Rear Inner sills starting to corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to wear

Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear section at union ends (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside door mirror cover has damage

Rear Inner sills starting to corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to wear

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,449 miles

Nearside Front shocker has a mist of oil

Offside Front Lower arm corroding

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split boot split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror corroding (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tire cracked exseive to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front shocker has a mist of oil

Offside Front Lower arm corroding

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,440 miles

centre section brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2015 88,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre section brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2014 86,732 miles

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

front screen marked

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/f tyre on tread wear bars

n/s/f tyre wearing

n/s/r trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,732 miles

front screen marked

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/f tyre on tread wear bars

n/s/f tyre wearing

n/s/r trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,202 miles

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

n.s.f shocker has slight mist of oil

n.s.r trailing arm bush wearing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 84,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n.s.f shocker has slight mist of oil

n.s.r trailing arm bush wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,032 miles

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

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

SRS light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 82,024 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,533 miles

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

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

n/s r foot brake low

r/ sus bush wearing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,812 miles

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

n/s r foot brake low

srs lamp on

Fail 17 Apr 2010 77,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s r foot brake low

srs lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,545 miles

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

n/s/r wheel slight binding

o/s wiper slightly deteriating

Fail 30 Apr 2009 76,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r wheel slight binding

o/s wiper slightly deteriating

Pass 22 May 2008 75,227 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

nearside rear brake starting to bind

offside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 17 May 2007 73,883 miles

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

s.r.s. light on

Fail 8 May 2006 71,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 8 May 2006 71,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P188 CFR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P188 CFR, 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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P188 CFR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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