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P288 DTT

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,577 mi
Last recorded127,577 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 DTT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,577 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 127,574 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 119,886 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 119,884 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,765 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 108,497 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 108,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,826 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 103,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,387 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 86,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,552 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 72,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 72,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,074 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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P288 DTT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P288 DTT, 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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P288 DTT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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