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P301 OLD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,149 mi
Last recorded74,149 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 OLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 74,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 71,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2022 63,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 63,176 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 61,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,575 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 46,702 miles

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

wipers just clear screen

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,466 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,461 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Trailing arm (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Trailing arm (2.4.F.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,808 miles

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

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

both n/s tyres in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,221 miles

o/s/front tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,052 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,671 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 39,671 miles

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

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

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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P301 OLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P301 OLD, 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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P301 OLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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