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P440 UWU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

95,405 mi
Last recorded95,405 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 UWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,405 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,956 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 77,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,398 miles

both rear sills corroded

tyres wearing low

Fail 23 Mar 2010 69,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear sills corroded

tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,967 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,967 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,309 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,309 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight brake bind of side front

Fail 15 Mar 2008 56,280 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,989 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,989 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 53,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

o/s headlamp has a poor beam pattern

some front and rear service brake judder

Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,533 miles

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

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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P440 UWU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 P440 UWU, 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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What year was P440 UWU registered?

P440 UWU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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