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P434 PHU

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,690 mi
Last recorded116,690 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 116,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 116,690 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 115,702 miles

sill covers fitted

o/s/r tyre worn out on edge

rear servise brake increase and decrease just in side limit

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

advise a full brake check

Fail 13 Jan 2010 115,570 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

advise a full brake check

o/s/r tyre worn out on edge

rear servise brake increase and decrease just in side limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,163 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

signs that front wheels have been touching inner wheel arches.

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 5 Jan 2009 107,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise a brake check

both front tyres worn on edge

hand brake travel hight

o/s/r tyre worn on edge and has a nail in it

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2008 93,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

raer number slightly deteritrated

rear exhaust box fouling rear bumper

sunstrip fitted to windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2008 93,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

raer number slightly deteritrated

rear exhaust box fouling rear bumper

sunstrip fitted to windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,567 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 83,567 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 74,684 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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P434 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P434 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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P434 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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