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P39 RSF

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,929 mi
Last recorded142,929 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 RSF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,929 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERRISHED

Fail 1 Feb 2016 142,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERRISHED

Pass 30 Jan 2015 127,888 miles

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 30 Jan 2015 127,884 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 24 Jan 2014 117,225 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 24 Jan 2014 117,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 27 Nov 2012 100,220 miles

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Fail 27 Nov 2012 100,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,980 miles

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT BULGE ON INNER WALL OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,542 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

Fail 6 Oct 2010 70,542 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 18 Jun 2009 60,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,665 miles

Windscreen misting at edges

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,472 miles

Rear Exhaust coroded/weak

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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P39 RSF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P39 RSF, 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 P39 RSF registered?

P39 RSF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P39 RSF safe to buy?

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