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P432 CVK

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,267 mi
Last recorded110,267 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 CVK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 110,267 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

advise high level stop light inop

advise nsf tyre edges

advise nsr wheel arch

advise osf tyre edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,057 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 85,057 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)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Advise front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 67,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 58,110 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 57,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,503 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sill condition

Fail 16 Nov 2010 52,503 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

heavy corrosion on front brake discs.

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sill condition

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,524 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,760 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 46,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,736 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 43,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 43,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 40,098 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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P432 CVK 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 P432 CVK, 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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P432 CVK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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