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P456 JAL

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,808 mi
Last recorded57,808 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 JAL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 57,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 57,709 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,618 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 57,617 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 57,338 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 57,009 miles

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

nail o/s rear tyre

o/s rear main trailing arm bush deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

Pass 14 May 2018 56,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

o/s rear main trail arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

Fail 14 May 2018 56,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

o/s rear main trail arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting excessive movement

Pass 24 May 2017 56,306 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

o/s rear main trailing arm axle bush deteriorated not excessive

Fail 24 May 2017 56,306 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

o/s rear main trailing arm axle bush deteriorated not excessive

Pass 17 May 2016 56,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 56,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,688 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 55,688 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 55,183 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 54,573 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 53,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 53,780 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,837 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2010 51,648 miles

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front cv boots slight perrish

Pass 13 May 2010 51,648 miles

Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front cv boots slight perrish

Pass 11 May 2009 49,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 45,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 41,503 miles

baffals gone in back box

nail in osr tyre wall ( marked )

rear axle bushes starting to split

small oil leek from crank seal †

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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P456 JAL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P456 JAL, 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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P456 JAL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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