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P418 PMA

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

127,437 mi
Last recorded127,437 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 PMA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,437 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 127,303 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

MOT system failed during log off 8FA36F56

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 124,474 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 124,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 142,538 miles

Centre Front Minor Oil Leak.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 142,538 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Minor Oil Leak.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,433 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 113,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 102,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,883 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 92,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 82,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 72,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,603 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 62,603 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,712 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 55,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,645 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,782 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 45,782 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 42,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 42,164 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P418 PMA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 P418 PMA, 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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P418 PMA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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