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P262 TSU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,002 mi
Last recorded169,002 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 TSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 169,002 miles

n/s/r tyre is on the limit

o/s/ftyre tread getting low

o/s/r tyre is approaching limit

Fail 5 Sep 2015 169,002 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre is on the limit

o/s/ftyre tread getting low

o/s/r tyre is approaching limit

Pass 16 Aug 2014 147,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wheel has damage

oil leak on the engine

Pass 7 Sep 2013 135,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wheel is damaged on the inside rim

n/sr tyre is approaching limit 195/50/15/v

oil leak on the engine

Pass 31 Aug 2012 134,448 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 132,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 130,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 130,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 128,546 miles

corroded OSR arch

Spare tyre defective

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 117,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 97,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 97,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,357 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 83,191 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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P262 TSU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P262 TSU, 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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P262 TSU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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