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1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,756 mi
Last recorded92,756 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 NOT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,756 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded x4 all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear under body and suspension components surface corrosion rear

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,911 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under body and suspension components surface corrosion front to rear

Fail 29 May 2024 85,755 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced & outer arch area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in engine bay from battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2023 83,583 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear slight surface rust underside

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,930 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2020 78,979 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 78,973 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 76,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges, and side walls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge , side walls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,815 miles

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

cover seals fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,860 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,427 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,972 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,972 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,250 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,643 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,041 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,485 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 44,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P393 NOT is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P393 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 P393 NOT registered?

P393 NOT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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