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P403 TGS

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,172 mi
Last recorded125,172 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 TGS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 125,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 119,161 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on front brake discs

engine / gearbox oil leak

headlamp lenses beccoming milky, light output still ok at this time

n/s headlamp aim on upper limit

n/s/f tyre chaffing slightly on inner wing liner on full right hand lock

no plate lamps both slightly dim

o/s headlamp slightly loose on lower mount and aim slightly low

rear suspension trailing arms, both large fulcrum bushes worn

rear tyres, treads wearing slightly uneven

slight blow on exhaust front joint

slight distortion in front brake discs

slight play in steering column top

slight wear on seat belts

steering wheel covering loose

stickers in centre of both no plates

Fail 3 Aug 2011 119,161 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on front brake discs

engine / gearbox oil leak

headlamp lenses beccoming milky, light output still ok at this time

n/s headlamp aim on upper limit

n/s/f tyre chaffing slightly on inner wing liner on full right hand lock

no plate lamps both slightly dim

o/s headlamp slightly loose on lower mount and aim slightly low

rear suspension trailing arms, both large fulcrum bushes worn

rear tyres, treads wearing slightly uneven

slight blow on exhaust front joint

slight distortion in front brake discs

slight play in steering column top

slight wear on seat belts

steering wheel covering loose

stickers in centre of both no plates

Pass 4 Aug 2010 114,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber worn [borderline to fail

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules and various brake pipes

front bumper damaged

front tyres chaffing slightly on inner wings on full lock

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s headlamp aim slightly right

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s headlamp lower mount appears broken but lamp secure at this time

o/s outer c/v boot slightly twisted

rear trailing arms , fulcrum bushes worn

slight damage to wheel rims

slight distortion in o/s/f brake disc

wear on both front seat belts

Fail 4 Aug 2010 114,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal rubber worn [borderline to fail

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules and various brake pipes

front bumper damaged

front tyres chaffing slightly on inner wings on full lock

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s headlamp aim slightly right

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s headlamp lower mount appears broken but lamp secure at this time

o/s outer c/v boot slightly twisted

rear trailing arms , fulcrum bushes worn

slight damage to wheel rims

slight distortion in o/s/f brake disc

wear on both front seat belts

Pass 5 Aug 2009 109,176 miles

o/s/f seat belt worn

n/s/r wheel rim , slight run out on outer bead

o/s headlamp aim slightly low

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

both rear trailing arm fulcrum bushes worn , both starting to split

distortion in both front brake discs

front bumper damaged

n/s headlamp condensing when cold

n/s/f tyre slightly chaffing on inner wing when on full left hand lock

n/s/f wheel rim , repair on outer bead

o/s/f tyr outer wall , deep cut but not to cords at this time , recc renew

rear no plate deteriorating

steering wheel outer covering loose

Fail 5 Aug 2009 109,176 miles

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

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

both rear trailing arm fulcrum bushes worn , both starting to split

distortion in both front brake discs

front bumper damaged

n/s headlamp condensing when cold

n/s/f tyre slightly chaffing on inner wing when on full left hand lock

n/s/f wheel rim , repair on outer bead

n/s/r wheel rim , slight run out on outer bead

o/s headlamp aim slightly low

o/s/f seat belt worn

o/s/f tyr outer wall , deep cut but not to cords at this time , recc renew

rear no plate deteriorating

steering wheel outer covering loose

Fail 5 Aug 2008 105,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet cable release handle missing / bonnet opened with pliers

bonnet damaged

boot spoiler broken / boot lid dented on n/s

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

both rear suspension trailing arms / fulcrum bushes worn and beggining to split

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre / outer wall , rubber deteriorating

previous light accident damage to front of vehicle

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

wipers worn

Pass 5 Aug 2008 105,473 miles

bonnet cable release handle missing / bonnet opened with pliers

bonnet damaged

boot spoiler broken / boot lid dented on n/s

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

both rear suspension trailing arms / fulcrum bushes worn and beggining to split

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre / outer wall , rubber deteriorating

previous light accident damage to front of vehicle

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

wipers worn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 99,362 miles

both rear suspension trailing arm fulcrum bushes worn

n/s headlamp aim slightly to right

Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,255 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 91,240 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

various body damage

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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P403 TGS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P403 TGS, 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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P403 TGS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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