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P381 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,356 mi
Last recorded140,356 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 140,356 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 140,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 130,244 miles

Brake pipes and fuel pipes are also corroded

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,753 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 123,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 123,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 123,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,606 miles

Front wheels are hard/stiff to turn by hand close to excess

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 122,035 miles

both front wheels difficult to turn by hand

Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front wheels difficult to turn by hand

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,372 miles

fuel pipes slightly corrorred

Fail 22 Jan 2016 121,372 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes slightly corrorred

Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,098 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside registration bulb slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Aug 2014 119,098 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside registration bulb slightly discoloured

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,285 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,402 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 113,402 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)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,861 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 107,831 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 107,831 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 98,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

baffles in rear exhaust silencer breaking down

cat heat sheild corroded

front brake disks slighly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2007 98,705 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

baffles in rear exhaust silencer breaking down

cat heat sheild corroded

front brake disks slighly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,078 miles

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

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

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

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

rear numberplate perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2005 83,147 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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P381 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P381 NLP, 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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P381 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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