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P378 NRF

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,074 mi
Last recorded68,074 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 NRF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,074 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

slight corrosion front floors

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,490 miles

o/s rear outer wheel arch corroded but no jagged edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,468 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/outer sill (5.2.6)

o/s rear outer wheel arch corroded but no jagged edge

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,103 miles

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

o/s and n/s front floors slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 57,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s front floors slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,635 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s/r arch

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,924 miles

slight misting to o/s/r shocker

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arches

some corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

some spliting to n/s/r o/s/r lower arm bushes

very slight leak to c/v boots

Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,329 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 52,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,677 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,676 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,154 miles

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,542 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,541 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,705 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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P378 NRF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P378 NRF, 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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P378 NRF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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