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P230 GTV

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

143,650 mi
Last recorded143,650 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 GTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 143,650 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 143,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,180 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 143,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2016 142,715 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 142,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 140,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 139,515 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 7 May 2014 139,494 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 9 May 2013 136,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brakes imbalanced

underbody hevilly undersealed

Pass 9 May 2013 136,091 miles

underbody hevilly undersealed

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 20 Aug 2011 96,116 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

aftermarket steering wheel fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2011 96,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 96,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear axle o/s rubber bush deterioated

Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,806 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2010 90,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 119,654 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 119,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 109,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2007 102,906 miles

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

vt32 issued 952478557224

Fail 15 Sep 2007 102,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack rod.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 93,047 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 93,047 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P230 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 P230 GTV, 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 P230 GTV registered?

P230 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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