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P386 NOT

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,959 mi
Last recorded112,959 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 NOT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,959 miles

chipped windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,871 miles

chip in screen

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,366 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 84,363 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,874 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 79,872 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,245 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 76,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,406 miles

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

nearsiede rear tyre cracked & perished

offside rear tyre cracked perished & nail

Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,404 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearsiede rear tyre cracked & perished

offside rear tyre cracked perished & nail

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front & rear tyres cracked & perished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 68,641 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front & rear tyres cracked & perished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,333 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,693 miles

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

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

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

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,713 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,713 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 41,312 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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P386 NOT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 P386 NOT, 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 P386 NOT registered?

P386 NOT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P386 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 NOT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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