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P297 NOP

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,780 mi
Last recorded85,780 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 NOP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,780 miles

n/s front steel wheell

Fail 19 Jan 2017 85,750 miles

Nearside Front 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

n/s front steel wheell

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,015 miles

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

Rear bumper damage

Fail 21 Jan 2016 54,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear bumper damage

Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,605 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has age related cracks (2006)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2014 22,673 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 22,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,507 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,979 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,538 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,974 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 16,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,848 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,220 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 12,004 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P297 NOP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P297 NOP, 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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P297 NOP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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