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P37 MOC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,686 mi
Last recorded159,686 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 MOC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 159,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Lower ball joint gaiter split

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 102,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 99,801 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 99,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 94,134 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 94,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 80,892 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 80,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 72,432 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 72,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P37 MOC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P37 MOC, 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 P37 MOC registered?

P37 MOC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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