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P194 YBR

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,895 mi
Last recorded140,895 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 YBR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 140,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear suspension arm slight movement near side and off side

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2019 121,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear suspension arm slight movement near side and off side

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has slight corossion

Fail 18 Dec 2018 109,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has slight corossion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,971 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,484 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak.

Rear service and parking brake met just required standard. It might need fixing / adjusting.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underneath (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,077 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 66,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,835 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 63,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 59,426 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,328 miles

1.Front wiper blades are slightly smearing 2.Front no.plate has a small crack at bottom of plate.

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,328 miles

1.Front wiper blades are slightly smearing 2.Front no.plate has a small crack at bottom of plate.

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,540 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 50,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre brake light not working

heat sheild rattles

Pass 3 Oct 2005 43,281 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 43,281 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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P194 YBR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P194 YBR, 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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P194 YBR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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