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P420 VDL

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 VDL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 87,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,123 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 83,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,779 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,447 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,656 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 78,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,936 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 75,018 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,521 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,831 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,241 miles

various rubber bushes perished

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,073 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm. Worn on the inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre 2mm.

Offside front tyre 2mm. Worn on the inner edge.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,926 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,127 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 56,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,069 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,616 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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P420 VDL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P420 VDL, 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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P420 VDL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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