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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
side skirts fitted
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
side skirts fitted
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
side skirts fitted
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s outer boot and o/s inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
side skirts fitted. fuel pipes corroded front to rear. sump corroded.
Engine sump corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Engine sump corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on all brake hoses are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components front and rear, and front sub frame are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
longitudinal fuel pipes are corroding
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s mirror glass damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s mirror glass damaged
front brake disc pitted on edges
ns mirror glass cracked
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake disc pitted on edges
ns mirror glass cracked
front brake discs starting to corrode
surface corrosion on exhaust
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front brake discs starting to corrode
surface corrosion on exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust downpipe becoming corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P408 PPW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P408 PPW, 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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P408 PPW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 January 1997.
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