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P321 MHL

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,753 mi
Last recorded108,753 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 MHL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 108,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,323 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,809 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear arches rusty but not jagged

Fail 6 Jul 2010 91,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear arches rusty but not jagged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,422 miles

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

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

n/s/r lower arch corroded.

o/s/r handbrake is recording a low effort, passed brake test, recommend repair a.s.a.p

o/s/r upper arch corroded, needs repair as holed bodywork.

rear exhaust pipework is corroded.

sump gasket area is slightly wet with oil.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 83,422 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r lower arch corroded.

o/s/r handbrake is recording a low effort, passed brake test, recommend repair a.s.a.p

o/s/r upper arch corroded, needs repair as holed bodywork.

rear exhaust pipework is corroded.

sump gasket area is slightly wet with oil.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 78,796 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 78,563 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,312 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 69,200 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)

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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P321 MHL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P321 MHL, 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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P321 MHL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 March 1997.

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