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P401 MBY

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,845 mi
Last recorded64,845 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 MBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,845 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 64,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 61,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 61,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,543 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 59,543 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,088 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 57,088 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,371 miles

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

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

both rear light lens slight damaged

small cut on o/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2014 50,371 miles

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

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

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

both rear light lens slight damaged

small cut on o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,555 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 36,762 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

small cut on n/s/f tyre

srs airbag warning light on

Pass 16 May 2012 36,762 miles

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

small cut on n/s/f tyre

srs airbag warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,264 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracks on side wall

Fail 15 Mar 2011 32,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 6 May 2009 21,529 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 21,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,240 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 21,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,527 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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P401 MBY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P401 MBY, 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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P401 MBY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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