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P350 RYB

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,790 mi
Last recorded50,790 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 RYB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,790 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 50,789 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,269 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,839 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,578 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 47,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 47,084 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked.

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

Fail 13 May 2013 47,084 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre cracked.

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 15 May 2012 46,127 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 46,127 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 45,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2011 45,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,038 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Fail 14 May 2010 44,009 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 21 May 2009 43,318 miles

rear seatbelts not tested (rear was used to load goods)

Fail 20 May 2009 43,318 miles

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

rear seatbelts not tested (rear was used to load goods)

Pass 15 May 2008 42,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 42,137 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 41,725 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 41,725 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2006 40,828 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 22 May 2006 40,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 39,414 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 39,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P350 RYB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P350 RYB, 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 P350 RYB registered?

P350 RYB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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