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P385 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,935 mi
Last recorded137,935 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,935 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 124,903 miles

Front Tyre(s) starting to perish

Fail 14 Jan 2016 124,864 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very near limit,also cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front unable to check wheel bearing as wheel too tight to rotate.

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 124,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 124,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 123,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

as this is not a common vehicle it is difficult to say that the exhaust is excessively noisy for this type of vehicle,although it could well be.

engine oil leak,over filled?bottom of dip stick broken off?oil getting on to suspension arm then on to wheel.

rear number plate beginning to fade.

Fail 9 Jun 2009 123,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

as this is not a common vehicle it is difficult to say that the exhaust is excessively noisy for this type of vehicle,although it could well be.

engine oil leak,over filled?bottom of dip stick broken off?oil getting on to suspension arm then on to wheel.

rear number plate beginning to fade.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 119,146 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 119,146 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 112,354 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 112,353 miles

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

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

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

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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P385 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P385 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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P385 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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