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P286 WBO

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,354 mi
Last recorded146,354 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 WBO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,354 miles

All coil springs corroded

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake pads wearing low

Front subframe corroded & surrounding mounting points corroded

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Play in steering rack

Radiator in poor condition

Rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts/trim fitted

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2016 146,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All coil springs corroded

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake pads wearing low

Front subframe corroded & surrounding mounting points corroded

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Play in steering rack

Radiator in poor condition

Rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts/trim fitted

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 142,437 miles

Exhaust is in a rusty condition.

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 142,437 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust is in a rusty condition.

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 136,611 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low & wearing unevenly.

Corrosion around both front jacking points.

Cut in n/s front inner tyre wall.

Front brake discs corroded & front brakes slightly binding.

Headlamp lens in poor condition & only just meet MOT requirements.

Heatshield insecure.

Long handbrake travel.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear trailing arm bushes poor condition.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 136,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyres wearing low & wearing unevenly.

Corrosion around both front jacking points.

Cut in n/s front inner tyre wall.

Front brake discs corroded & front brakes slightly binding.

Headlamp lens in poor condition & only just meet MOT requirements.

Heatshield insecure.

Long handbrake travel.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear trailing arm bushes poor condition.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 128,501 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre wall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Slight play in offside steering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 128,501 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre wall.

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in offside steering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 116,495 miles

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Aug 2011 115,871 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front and rear subframes very rusty / both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 105,220 miles

very rusty underneath

Pass 22 Jul 2009 95,519 miles

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

very rusty underneath

Pass 18 Jul 2008 89,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 80,062 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2005 76,090 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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P286 WBO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P286 WBO, 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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P286 WBO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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