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P390 OLC

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,098 mi
Last recorded181,098 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 181,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 179,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 168,588 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 116,044 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 116,032 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested vehicle to low (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested vehicle to low (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,988 miles

Front both front shocks week

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both wipers smeary

Fail 16 Mar 2018 110,988 miles

Front both front shocks week

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both wipers smeary

Fail 25 Jan 2018 110,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside 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 Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 litres oil added before test

coil overs fitted suspension stiff

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,884 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 101,821 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,637 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,214 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,718 miles

S/CORR:-NSR,OSR,CHASIS AREAS

S/CORR:-NSR & OSR JACK POINTS

175/65/14 X4

OSR BODY WORK DAMAGED

OSR BUMPER DAMAGED

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

T/BELT & SERVICE--CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 69,881 miles

175/65/14 x4

EXHAUST CENTRE S/CORR

NSF & OSF LOWER SUS ARMS S/CORR

NSR & OSR CHASIS AREAS S/CORR

NSR & OSR JACK POINTS S/CORR

OSR BODY WORK DAMAGED

Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,638 miles

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

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

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

damage to front of vehicle

damage to offside rear quarter panel

Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 60,544 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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P390 OLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P390 OLC, 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 OLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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