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P390 AWV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,961 mi
Last recorded53,961 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 AWV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,961 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 53,660 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,137 miles

all underneath suspension components corroded

both sill ends corroded

front crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,964 miles

Both offside and the nearside rear tyres are all in excess of ten years old

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The front subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

The rear lower inner sills, chassis legs, suspension and brake components are all heavily corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Both offside and the nearside rear tyres are all in excess of ten years old

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The front subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

The rear lower inner sills, chassis legs, suspension and brake components are all heavily corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,937 miles

all underneath suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,629 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,030 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,838 miles

both headlamps misty but good pattern

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,264 miles

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

both front brake hose ferrols slight corrosion

both rear and o/s/f brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

exhaust getting corroded

o/s/r wheelarch has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,609 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroding,

heavy surface corrosion on under side of vehicle and suspension components,

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,337 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,oil leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,833 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cracks in windsreen,coil springs corroded,suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,458 miles

heavy surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,067 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 38,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,203 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 33,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rearbox and centre system badly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,304 miles

exhaust rearbox and centre system badly corroded

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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P390 AWV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P390 AWV, 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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P390 AWV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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