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P243 UNH

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,674 mi
Last recorded61,674 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,674 miles

*** Strong Advise - all tyres worn bald on inner edge ***

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

P.A.S fluid level low

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,463 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 56,455 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2018 42,004 miles

*** Strong Advise - both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge s ***

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear brake pads worn to approx,5mm

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,821 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 34,819 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both Rear (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2015 32,674 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,880 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,880 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 24,380 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 24,376 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,315 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,996 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 23,996 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,563 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 23,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,318 miles

Deep cracks in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 5 Apr 2006 20,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,773 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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P243 UNH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P243 UNH, 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 UNH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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