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P358 NLT

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 NLT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 99,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,696 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 94,642 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 94,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres over 10 years old (n/s/r is nearly 25)

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 93,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,699 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated but does not affect the light output

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated but does not affect the light output

Fail 28 Feb 2019 91,699 miles

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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated but does not affect the light output

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated but does not affect the light output

Pass 22 Feb 2018 89,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,515 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,201 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 86,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,946 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded but not perforated.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 84,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded but not perforated.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,168 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,325 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 77,325 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,500 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2008 66,784 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 65,204 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,430 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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P358 NLT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P358 NLT, 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 P358 NLT registered?

P358 NLT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P358 NLT shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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