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P396 MNO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,037 mi
Last recorded174,037 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 MNO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 174,037 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 169,614 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2014 169,614 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 165,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 29 Jan 2013 159,238 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 159,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 152,597 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 143,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2010 133,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 133,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,446 miles

Coolant leak

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 112,889 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 101,694 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 91,842 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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P396 MNO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P396 MNO, 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 P396 MNO registered?

P396 MNO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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