MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED (ITEMS IN REAR)
warning lamp illuminated - indicates door or boot open
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED (ITEMS IN REAR)
warning lamp illuminated - indicates door or boot open
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
boot full unable to inspect spare wheel
warning lamp illuminated - indicates door or boot open
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
boot full unable to inspect spare wheel
warning lamp illuminated - indicates door or boot open
Central Front Lower Oil leak ()
Central Rear non obligatory 3rd stop lamp not working
Exhaust noisy exhaust system blocked (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central Front Lower Oil leak ()
Central Rear non obligatory 3rd stop lamp not working
Exhaust noisy exhaust system blocked (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central brake light not working
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central brake light not working
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PARKING BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres starting to wear low on tread inner and outer edges 175/65/14
both front tyres starting to wear low on tread inner and outer edges 175/65/14
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside door mirror insecure.
Nearside front tyre show signs deterioration on outer shoulder.
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear no.plate slightly faded
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P189 MLM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 P189 MLM, 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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P189 MLM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 January 1997.
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