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P331 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,084 mi
Last recorded149,084 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 149,084 miles

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 1 Aug 2016 149,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 133,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml illuminated

Fail 3 Dec 2014 133,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2013 122,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 113,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 113,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 104,705 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 104,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,387 miles

n/s wiper blade split .

Pass 8 Feb 2010 93,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 86,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 86,518 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,211 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 81,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 74,839 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 74,839 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,973 miles

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

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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P331 NLP 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 61.1%.

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 P331 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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P331 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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