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P46 BPR

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,438 mi
Last recorded136,438 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 BPR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 136,438 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 136,229 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,664 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting is deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,362 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 108,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 105,177 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to chassis legs

corrosion to nsr wheel arch/sill

damage to rear bumper

exhaust corroded

front inner jacking points corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2013 105,177 miles

exhaust corroded

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to chassis legs

corrosion to nsr wheel arch/sill

damage to rear bumper

front inner jacking points corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 May 2012 95,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

battery leaking

damage to offside door + front bumper + nearside rear wing + nearside front wing

Pass 1 May 2012 95,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

battery leaking

damage to offside door + front bumper + nearside rear wing + nearside front wing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,542 miles

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

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

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

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

dent in offside door

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

dent in offside door

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,715 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 79,715 miles

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

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

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

noise from front suspension area

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,460 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,460 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,750 miles

front pads low

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 11 Jul 2008 71,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,842 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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P46 BPR 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 57.1%.

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 P46 BPR, 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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P46 BPR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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