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P443 PHU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,283 mi
Last recorded93,283 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,283 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,641 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,358 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 77,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,475 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,475 miles

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 14 Dec 2012 75,832 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,832 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,596 miles

middle section exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

middle section exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,838 miles

rust around o/s/r wheel arch area

Fail 7 Dec 2009 67,813 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rust around o/s/r wheel arch area

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,333 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,256 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 58,396 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 58,396 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 55,140 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 55,140 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 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P443 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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P443 PHU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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