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P471 SYF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 SYF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,932 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre inner edge offshape

Offside front steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,075 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 86,025 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,007 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Offside front tyre worn close to limits 175/65R14

Offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Oil leak

Various body damage

Fail 22 Jan 2016 81,007 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn close to limits 175/65R14

Offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Oil leak

Various body damage

Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,321 miles

offside front bumper corner insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,210 miles

front cv joint noisey on full lock motion

front registration plate damage

offside front bumper corner insecure

various body damage around vehicle

Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front cv joint noisey on full lock motion

front registration plate damage

offside front bumper corner insecure

various body damage around vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,734 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 72,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Bumper Insecure but not DANGEROUS to other road users,

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,866 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,266 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 58,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,725 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 53,725 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 44,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,378 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 37,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 34,807 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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P471 SYF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P471 SYF, 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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P471 SYF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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