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P224 NLC

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,476 mi
Last recorded152,476 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 152,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 142,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front cv gaitor weeping grease

Pass 28 Feb 2011 132,097 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front cv weeping grease

Pass 12 Mar 2010 114,872 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 105,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 105,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 101,283 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 101,283 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 92,744 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 83,965 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 83,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,554 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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P224 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P224 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 P224 NLC registered?

P224 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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