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P236 TMB

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,240 mi
Last recorded95,240 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 TMB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,240 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

all flexis metal ferruls rusty

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 18 Apr 2016 94,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 coil springs corroded

all flexis metal ferruls rusty

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,690 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 77,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes greased and coated- unable to fully assess corrosion

covers fitted to sills

Pass 14 May 2013 76,699 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 76,699 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,894 miles

covers fitted to sills; unable to fully assess corrosion

exhaust very rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 72,545 miles

covers fitted to outer sills and front of vehicle

Fail 5 May 2011 72,540 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covers fitted to outer sills and front of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2010 69,113 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 69,113 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 May 2009 66,411 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 65,798 miles

Both front windows do not open.

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S sill plastic trim loose.

O/S/F metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear underneath of car suffering from surface corrosion.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 10 May 2008 65,798 miles

Both front windows do not open.

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

O/S sill plastic trim loose.

O/S/F metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

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

Rear underneath of car suffering from surface corrosion.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,136 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,096 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 65,096 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,263 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,263 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,459 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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P236 TMB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P236 TMB, 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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P236 TMB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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