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P470 NBP

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

153,078 mi
Last recorded153,078 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 NBP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 153,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2010 153,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

slight play in steering rack o/s arm inner knuckle

Fail 3 Jun 2009 137,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

ns headlight mounts broken/front brake pads low/osf cv gaiter leaking grease/rear axle bushes split/sills not checked/chips in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2009 137,911 miles

ns headlight mounts broken/front brake pads low/osf cv gaiter leaking grease/rear axle bushes split/sills not checked/chips in screen

Fail 2 May 2009 136,682 miles

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

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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet difficult to fasten

drivers door difficult to open from inside

nearside headlight broken

some suspension bushes weak/perished

trailing arm bushes weak

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Mar 2008 117,627 miles

drivers door difficult to open from the inside

nearside c.v gaiter perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 9 Feb 2008 123,136 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

accident damage to offside front of vehicle

nearside front wing repeater dim

nearside headlamp cover insecure

nearside outer cv gaiter perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 27 Jan 2007 110,144 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

n/s/f headlight temporary fix to aim, ok at time of test

n/s/r brake disc light corrosion

unable to check outer sills due to plastic sill covers

Fail 24 Jan 2007 110,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear trailing arm bushes weak

nearside rear brake disc light corrosion

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Jan 2007 109,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 109,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil level low!

Pass 9 Aug 2005 91,385 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 90,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P470 NBP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 P470 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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P470 NBP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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