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P426 FHC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,458 mi
Last recorded74,458 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 FHC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,458 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres bald/worn inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,407 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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres bald/worn inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,507 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear suspension bush worn

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,499 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear suspension bush worn

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,930 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes n/s/r corroded in clip unable to fully access

o/s/f brake disc corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 20 Apr 2015 63,924 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes n/s/r corroded in clip unable to fully access

o/s/f brake disc corroded

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and perished

unable to inspect outer sills, sideskirts fitted at the time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

unable to visually inspect outer sills. sideskirts fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

unable to visually inspect outer sills. sideskirts fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,587 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,659 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 61,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,771 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 59,764 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front brake discs in poor condtion

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,019 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,847 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 53,845 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded/poor condtion

front brake pad/s are getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,540 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 52,540 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P426 FHC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P426 FHC, 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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P426 FHC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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