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P326 RCA

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,443 mi
Last recorded145,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 RCA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 136,762 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 136,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 128,809 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriated

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 5 Jul 2013 128,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp lenses deteriated

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriated

oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 116,833 miles

battery insecure

outer tow bar and tow ball missing at time of test

rear floor areas and chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 116,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure

outer tow bar and tow ball missing at time of test

rear floor areas and chassis corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 113,290 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

near side and off side rear floor areas corroded

near side front tyre slighty damaged on outer wall

off side rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

Fail 7 Jul 2010 113,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

near side and off side rear floor areas corroded

near side front tyre slighty damaged on outer wall

off side rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 28 Apr 2009 108,173 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 103,510 miles

emissions high

Pass 9 May 2007 100,432 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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P326 RCA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P326 RCA, 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 RCA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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