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P36 RYU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,176 mi
Last recorded65,176 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 RYU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 65,176 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front bumper damaged

nearside front wing corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 65,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper damaged

nearside front wing corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 58,186 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin - both sides

Offside front CV Boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,321 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 57,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,535 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,671 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 50,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,507 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 44,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,186 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 38,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR RADIAS ARM BUSHES SLIGHT SPLITS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,416 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nsr tyre has slight cracks in tread.

rear number plate slightly obscured.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,251 miles

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 19 Jan 2006 24,077 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 24,077 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P36 RYU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 P36 RYU, 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 P36 RYU registered?

P36 RYU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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