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P234 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,153 mi
Last recorded111,153 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 111,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter perrishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Jagged edges on bumper taped over

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged- lens tape used to repair

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches n/s , o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills/ floor/ chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill cover fitted- unable to inspect sills fully

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low N/s , o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter perrishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Jagged edges on bumper taped over

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged- lens tape used to repair

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arches n/s , o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills/ floor/ chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill cover fitted- unable to inspect sills fully

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 110,726 miles

Crack in n/s mirror

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)

Jagged edges on o/s/r light cluster- taped over with lens tape

Jagged edges on rear bumper taped over

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,253 miles

Damage to o/s/r light cluster - repaired with lens tape

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)

Jagged edges on rear bumper taped over

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s wheel arches (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/s , o/s (2.7.4)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,522 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrishing

slight damage to n/s mirror

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,511 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear bumper damage

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,594 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 107,594 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,710 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion starting on rear chasis rails

Pass 20 Aug 2011 105,820 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 105,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 103,929 miles

Centre stoplight in rear window not working but no visible signs of wiring

Fail 21 Aug 2009 103,929 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre stoplight in rear window not working but no visible signs of wiring

Pass 22 Aug 2008 102,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 101,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 94,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 94,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2005 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 83,846 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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P234 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P234 PLD, 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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P234 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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