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P393 TGS

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,921 mi
Last recorded50,921 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 TGS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,921 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 50,920 miles

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor to rear panel (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,449 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 50,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 49,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,361 miles

All Tyres are perished

Fail 29 Feb 2016 48,361 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All Tyres are perished

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,716 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,716 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,204 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,202 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brakes hanging on slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,855 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,671 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 36,259 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,451 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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P393 TGS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TGS, 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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P393 TGS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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