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P443 APJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,942 mi
Last recorded41,942 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 APJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 41,942 miles

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rbt activates Abs

Pass 20 Mar 2025 40,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 38,943 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,543 miles

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Rbt activates Abs

Pass 4 Apr 2022 36,205 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,180 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade split

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing dented

Fail 15 Mar 2021 35,078 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing dented

centre exhaust rear flange corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,876 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,845 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes are slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 32,845 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes are slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,669 miles

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

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 31,669 miles

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

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,621 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,605 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,732 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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P443 APJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P443 APJ, 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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P443 APJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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