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P425 PHU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,761 mi
Last recorded147,761 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 147,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 147,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 136,447 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 136,423 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated

front brake pads low

n/s and o/s outer cv gaitors perished

n/s/ mirror damaged/repaired

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

rear view mirror missing

Fail 7 Mar 2013 136,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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)

both front beam images faint

both front outer cv boots cracked

both n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes cracked and perrished

damage to n/s/f under tray

general corrosion to both front floors

general corrosion to exhaust

middle exhaust touching body

no interior rear view mirror fitted

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 29 Feb 2012 127,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 116,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in osf steering arm

Pass 10 Feb 2010 108,878 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/R+N/S/R TRAILING ARM VOID BUSH SPLIT.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 18,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/R+N/S/R TRAILING ARM VOID BUSH SPLIT.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 94,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 83,697 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 83,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,328 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 75,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/R+N/S/R TRAILING ARM VOID BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT GENERAL CORROSION-UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING

Fail 24 Jan 2006 66,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

SCREEN DAMAGE GENERAL CORROSION OIL LEAKS F+R BUMPER LOOSE O/S/R+N/S/R SUSPENSION VOID BUSH SPLIT LONG TRAVEL FOOT BRAKE

Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,056 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE GENERAL CORROSION OIL LEAKS F+R BUMPER LOOSE O/S/R+N/S/R SUSPENSION VOID BUSH SPLIT LONG TRAVEL FOOT BRAKE

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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P425 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P425 PHU, 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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P425 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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