MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s mirror cover damaged
play in steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear side lights dull
o/s mirror cover damaged
play in steering rack
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S + O/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE SPLIT + WORN
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
corrosion n/s + o/s front floors
n/s mirror loose
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear side lights are starting to dull
clutch is worn
n/s + o/s rear radius arm bushes SPLIT
play n/s steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear side lights are starting to dull
clutch is worn
n/s + o/s rear radius arm bushes SPLIT
play n/s steering rack
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both rear trailing arm bushes perished and split
dampness around both rear shockers
inbalance on rear brakes
slight blow on front exhaust joint
surface crackes both steering rack boots
surface crakes both front outter cv boots
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P438 FNR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P438 FNR, 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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P438 FNR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 May 1997.
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