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P394 PBP

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,877 mi
Last recorded150,877 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 PBP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 150,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

front cross member has surface corrosion

nearside front floor surface corrosion

nearside rear wing slight surface corrosion

offside front floor surface corrosion

offside rear inner sill slight surface corrosion

offside rear wing slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 146,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 140,943 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 140,943 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 136,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 136,157 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 130,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 126,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 123,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 121,154 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 118,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 114,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 111,133 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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P394 PBP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P394 PBP, 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 PBP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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