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P452 CFX

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,346 mi
Last recorded149,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 CFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 149,346 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 142,166 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r trailing arm (large front bush ) deteriated

Fail 21 Jul 2016 142,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.80 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.55 (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack gaiter split o/s/f rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r trailing arm (large front bush ) deteriated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 135,786 miles

both front inner wheel rims distorted

n/s/r trailing arm (large front bush) deteriated has some play

slight fluc on front brakes

Fail 16 Jul 2015 135,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front inner wheel rims distorted

n/s/r trailing arm (large front bush) deteriated has some play

slight fluc on front brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2014 128,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Fail 21 Jul 2014 128,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2013 121,338 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear trailing arms (front bushes) deteriated

n/s/r tyre has flat spots/wearing close to limit on inner 3/4 area

Pass 27 Jul 2012 114,328 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 114,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,655 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 106,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

park brake has little reserve

Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,844 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 97,826 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

rear suspension arm bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2008 95,373 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 93,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,294 miles

winscreen chipped

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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P452 CFX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P452 CFX, 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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P452 CFX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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