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P397 PBK

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,850 mi
Last recorded149,850 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 PBK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 149,850 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 149,473 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill at rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 May 2016 137,654 miles

slight play off side rear ant roll bar link

Fail 16 May 2016 137,622 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play off side rear ant roll bar link

Fail 9 May 2015 130,193 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Front and rear tyes worn on inner edges

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 130,193 miles

Front and rear tyes worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 10 May 2014 124,412 miles

N/s/f brake binding very slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 10 May 2014 124,412 miles

N/s/f brake binding very slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 11 May 2013 118,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 112,199 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 112,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,714 miles

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

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 105,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 8 May 2010 98,693 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 2 May 2009 90,168 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 83,495 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 76,754 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 76,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 69,920 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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P397 PBK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P397 PBK, 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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P397 PBK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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