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P457 VSU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,149 mi
Last recorded82,149 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 VSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside cv joint knocking

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,947 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 56,877 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,015 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,284 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,767 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 30,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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P457 VSU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P457 VSU, 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 P457 VSU registered?

P457 VSU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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