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P303 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,679 mi
Last recorded100,679 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,679 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 100,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 99,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 99,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,841 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 95,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge of the tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 88,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,053 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,639 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 72,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,203 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,652 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 67,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,608 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,960 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 61,959 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,901 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 58,895 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,976 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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P303 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P303 NLP, 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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What year was P303 NLP registered?

P303 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P303 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 NLP shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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