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P229 MLM

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,395 mi
Last recorded38,395 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 MLM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,395 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to split between treads

Offside steering rack gaitor perishing

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 38,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre starting to split between treads

Offside steering rack gaitor perishing

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,982 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 37,982 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,585 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 37,585 miles

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

Exhaust system rusty.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,170 miles

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

rear bumper insecure offside

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,600 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,778 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 35,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,808 miles

Front number plate is loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Top column bearing has play

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,583 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,827 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,159 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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P229 MLM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P229 MLM, 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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P229 MLM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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