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P327 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,244 mi
Last recorded171,244 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 171,244 miles

Front bumper insecure.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 171,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached blade arm.Marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached blade arm.Marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 166,656 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 158,497 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 159,494 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 150,476 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 139,952 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 139,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 126,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 126,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 109,883 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 109,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 106,729 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,899 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,221 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 79,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,863 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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P327 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P327 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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P327 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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