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P468 NBP

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

135,015 mi
Last recorded135,015 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 NBP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 135,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,305 miles

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

both front floors corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2017 129,305 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front floors corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2016 125,017 miles

both front floors corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 125,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front floors corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,721 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 120,721 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 111,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 2 Sep 2013 111,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 103,039 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut in outter sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2012 103,037 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre cut in outter sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,638 miles

both front outer c.v boots perishing

cracks in front number plate

nearside front tyre on 2mm and perishing

nearside rear suspension arm leading bush perishinng

offside front tyre on 2mm and perishing

offside gearbox mount perishing

rear number plate deteriating

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2011 96,638 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front outer c.v boots perishing

cracks in front number plate

nearside front tyre on 2mm and perishing

nearside rear suspension arm leading bush perishinng

offside front tyre on 2mm and perishing

offside gearbox mount perishing

rear number plate deteriating

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2010 90,540 miles

both front outer cv gaitors are cracked and perished

both rear tyres are distorted on the inner edge

chips in windscreen

plastic outer sill covers are fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2010 90,540 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front outer cv gaitors are cracked and perished

both rear tyres are distorted on the inner edge

chips in windscreen

plastic outer sill covers are fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front outer cv gaitors are cracked and perishing

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

both rear tyres are slightly distorted on inner edge

n/s wing mirror is slightly insecure

n/s/f wheel is binding

Fail 17 Feb 2009 84,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front outer cv gaitors are cracked and perishing

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

both rear tyres are slightly distorted on inner edge

n/s wing mirror is slightly insecure

n/s/f wheel is binding

Fail 3 Mar 2008 79,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,326 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 75,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 75,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,309 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 68,309 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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P468 NBP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 P468 NBP, 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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P468 NBP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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