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P211 NLC

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 95,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,019 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 82,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,979 miles

nearside front disc slightly corroded and pitted

nearside front mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,083 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,691 miles

Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Drivers side wiper blade is smaller than the standard wiper normally fitted

Exhaust rubber missing on centre box but system fully supported

Nearside door mirror glass is insecure

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres starting to persih

nearside wing mirror held with cord

slight handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to persih

nearside wing mirror held with cord

slight handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,206 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,206 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 588,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front regsistration plate has advanced deterioration

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front regsistration plate has advanced deterioration

near side front tyre perished

off side front tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,471 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre inner edge deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,083 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres starting to crack/no cord visable at time of test

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2007 56,819 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,696 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,855 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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P211 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P211 NLC, 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 P211 NLC registered?

P211 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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