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P439 PHU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

64,620 mi
Last recorded64,620 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 64,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 64,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished inner sidewalls

Fail 27 Sep 2022 57,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished inner sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,451 miles

advise both rear tyres perished inner sidewalls

Fail 22 Sep 2021 55,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

advise both rear tyres perished inner sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 51,554 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front suspension arm

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 51,549 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front suspension arm

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 50,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened hub/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,999 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,078 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 38,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,060 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,051 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 37,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,855 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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P439 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P439 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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P439 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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