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P438 FNR

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,714 mi
Last recorded217,714 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 FNR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 217,714 miles

o/s mirror cover damaged

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2011 217,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 202,954 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 191,896 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 191,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 181,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 172,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 145,033 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 145,033 miles

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?

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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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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