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P326 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,318 mi
Last recorded150,318 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 150,318 miles

Vehicle clearly for motorsport use

Pass 31 Mar 2021 147,392 miles

Vehicle clearly for motorsport use

Fail 23 Mar 2021 147,326 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Vehicle clearly for motorsport use

Pass 11 Mar 2020 143,942 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019

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

Emissions not tested Catalyst missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted, so had no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted, so had no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords showing - dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 132,801 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 132,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 124,136 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 124,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 116,758 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Steering pivot point has slight play steering columb (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 116,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering columb (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,224 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,327 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 105,052 miles

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

centre stop doesnt work

Fail 26 Oct 2012 105,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre stop doesnt work

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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P326 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P326 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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P326 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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