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P394 YRU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,939 mi
Last recorded41,939 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 YRU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 41,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight seepage of grease from cv boot

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks to inner sidewall and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 39,960 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight seepage of grease from inner cv boot

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 39,960 miles

Front Brake modification unsafe both brake flexible hoses are fouling both tyres due to modification of struts and wheel size (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight seepage of grease from inner cv boot

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 36,357 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 36,357 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 36,349 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 35,543 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 29 Jan 2016 35,543 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,272 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 35,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,212 miles

o/s/f brake pads wearing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 34,209 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake pads wearing

unable to access n/s/r seatbelt buckle

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,499 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,735 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,052 miles

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

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

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

small amount of play offside front rack arm

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,590 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,627 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,675 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,867 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,734 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 YRU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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