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P398 NLT

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,171 mi
Last recorded73,171 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 NLT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 73,171 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front lower trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 73,171 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front lower trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear filler fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear filler fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,834 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 66,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,845 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,400 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 62,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,156 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,622 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,960 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,843 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 53,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 50,681 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,746 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 46,738 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,238 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 42,238 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,954 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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P398 NLT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P398 NLT, 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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P398 NLT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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