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P306 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

163,666 mi
Last recorded163,666 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2019 163,666 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlight tarnished and image very poor

radiator top hose, radiator and coolant expansion tank very oily

Pass 5 Mar 2018 158,931 miles

Nearside HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

Nearside Rear BUMBER INSECURE

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear BUMPER INSECURE

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 158,931 miles

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

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

Nearside HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

Nearside Rear BUMBER INSECURE

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear BUMPER INSECURE

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 153,263 miles

n/s headlight tarnishing

o/s/r tyre uneven inner tread

Fail 7 Mar 2017 153,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in plastic cage under floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s headlight tarnishing

o/s/r tyre uneven inner tread

Pass 8 Mar 2016 146,660 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)

center stop lamp not working,but no visible sign of conection to other lamps

nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 4 Mar 2015 141,811 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres close to wear bars

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)

offside front cv joints noisy on lock

Fail 4 Mar 2015 141,811 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

offside front cv joints noisy on lock

Pass 4 Mar 2014 137,544 miles

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes split

unable to see inboard brake pads

Fail 4 Mar 2014 137,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes split

unable to see inboard brake pads

Pass 1 Mar 2013 133,099 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 1 Mar 2013 133,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 3 Mar 2012 127,714 miles

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

front shocks lower bushes splitting

o/s washers weak

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,732 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre badly perished and uneven tread

trailing arms bushes splitting

Fail 4 Mar 2011 121,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre badly perished and uneven tread

trailing arms bushes splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2010 113,666 miles

center exhaust slight blow and split

n/s/f tyre starting to undulate on inner tread

rear trailing arms bushes splitting

Fail 2 Mar 2010 113,666 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

center exhaust slight blow and split

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre starting to undulate on inner tread

rear trailing arms bushes splitting

Fail 2 Mar 2009 104,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating

rear trailing arms bushes splitting

Pass 2 Mar 2009 104,578 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

rear trailing arms bushes splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2008 95,084 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 95,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,191 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 87,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

borderline pass on front brake imbalance

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2006 79,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P306 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 P306 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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P306 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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