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P216 CPM

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,736 mi
Last recorded103,736 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 CPM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,504 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 100,504 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,648 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 96,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,516 miles

N/S of vehicle damaged

Rattle from exhaust

Fail 4 Jul 2015 92,516 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

N/S of vehicle damaged

Rattle from exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,729 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 89,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,183 miles

N/S/F wing mirror glass missing

N/S/R Body damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S & N/S/Front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit 175/65/14

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,183 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/F wing mirror glass missing

N/S/R Body damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S & N/S/Front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit 175/65/14

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

Rear exhaust box hitting bumper

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,898 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,769 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,256 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,851 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITING

Pass 8 Apr 2006 52,752 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 52,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P216 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 P216 CPM, 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 P216 CPM registered?

P216 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P216 CPM safe to buy?

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