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P324 BFX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,415 mi
Last recorded98,415 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 BFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,415 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in rear wheel arches

slight oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,784 miles

both front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f shock absorber has slight misting of oil

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,097 miles

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

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

nearside and offside outer sills covered

Pass 29 Mar 2014 68,990 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,638 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 52,576 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,257 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 47,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,988 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 40,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,526 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 12 Jan 2007 38,584 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,881 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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P324 BFX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P324 BFX, 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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P324 BFX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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