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P390 LNV

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,554 mi
Last recorded167,554 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 LNV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 167,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 146,916 miles

Exhaust tapping on chassis but secure

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Sports suspension fitted, car has been lowered

Pass 17 Jun 2011 139,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 112,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 101,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust fouling off side rear suspension arm

front inner wheel arches show evidence of tyres fouling, tyres are very close on lock but do not foul on lock to lock check.

fule pipes corroded in plastic clips under plastic guard

off side front engine mount defective

off side front floor corroded around jacking point

rear service brake application slightly uneven as brake effort increases

Fail 3 Oct 2007 101,964 miles

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

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)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust fouling off side rear suspension arm

front inner wheel arches show evidence of tyres fouling, tyres are very close on lock but do not foul on lock to lock check.

fule pipes corroded in plastic clips under plastic guard

near side rear foot barke lower effort

off side front engine mount defective

off side front floor corroded around jacking point

Pass 17 Jun 2006 99,004 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P390 LNV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LNV, 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 LNV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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