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P328 BFX

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 BFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 101,115 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 26 Aug 2026 101,115 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 21 Aug 2025 99,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,076 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 98,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,017 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 96,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear side light lens repaired with tape

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2022 92,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slow to operate (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear side light lens repaired with tape

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing a full examination of both outer sills

Fail 17 Aug 2021 89,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing a full examination of both outer sills

Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,135 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear side light lens repaired with tape

Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,854 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,286 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 71,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,270 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 62,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,310 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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P328 BFX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P328 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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What year was P328 BFX registered?

P328 BFX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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