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P394 NET

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 NET
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 92,286 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill needs further examination with plastic sill cover removed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill will need further examination with plastic sill cover removed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear brake light not working

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,933 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,587 miles

front floorpans corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,393 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front floorpans corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,790 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 77,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,236 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 68,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 60,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,841 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 56,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 52,870 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P394 NET is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P394 NET, 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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P394 NET is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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