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P243 GPD

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

186,023 mi
Last recorded186,023 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 GPD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 186,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to inner wear bar limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge [195/55/r15] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 178,749 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 178,729 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 171,831 miles

clutch biting point very low

Fail 4 Feb 2020 171,793 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

clutch biting point very low

Pass 12 Feb 2019 165,189 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread is low on inner edge

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread bald on inner edge[195/55/r15]85v budget

Fail 7 Feb 2019 165,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub lower ball joint has excess play.[pressed into hub] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread is low on inner edge

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread bald on inner edge[195/55/r15]85v budget

Pass 5 Feb 2018 157,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 150,197 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 150,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 144,414 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 144,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 137,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front windscreen damaged.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 137,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front windscreen damaged.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 131,433 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 131,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 125,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 117,589 miles

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

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

rear no; plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2011 110,459 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 110,459 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,867 miles

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

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

advise rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 97,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,641 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 83,118 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 74,534 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,534 miles

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

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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P243 GPD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P243 GPD, 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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P243 GPD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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