MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,635 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front jacking points and parts of floor corroded alightly.
both rear tyres have light cracking.
nearside front wiper blade split at end.
sills appear corroded in places but sill covers fitted.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front jacking points and parts of floor corroded alightly.
both rear tyres have light cracking.
nearside front wiper blade split at end.
offside rear wheel arch corroded.
sills appear corroded in places but sill covers fitted.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front tyres sidewalls cracking
fuel pipes corroded along floor section
unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
front tyres sidewalls cracking
fuel pipes corroded along floor section
unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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)
Unable to fully assess the condition of the outer sills of the vehicle due to plastic sill covers
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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P197 VNL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 P197 VNL, 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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P197 VNL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 1997.
Is P197 VNL safe to buy?
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