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P476 MAV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,214 mi
Last recorded144,214 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 MAV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 144,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various places starting to corrode

Fail 25 Nov 2020 144,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch ect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush badly deteriorated no excess movement advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush badly deteriorated no excess movement advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various places starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2019 142,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush advise attension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush advise attension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2019 142,005 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush advise attension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush advise attension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 138,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat some movement

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills chassis and various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 135,637 miles

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 advise attention (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

front to rear brake pipes coated in protective cover

rear exhaust joint starting to corrode

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2016 134,817 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

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

front to rear brake pipes coated in protective cover

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 11 Nov 2016 134,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre parts of front to rears in covers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

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

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2015 132,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 11 Nov 2015 132,059 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat sheild loose

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

varous places starting to corrode

Fail 11 Nov 2014 129,483 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on edges and perished.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,483 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on edges and perished.

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,390 miles

surface corrosion from underside of vehicle.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 122,387 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

surface corrosion from underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and rattling

recommend alighnment check

various corrosion to underbody components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 108,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and rattling

recommend alighnment check

various corrosion to underbody components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 96,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,442 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 96,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 95,739 miles

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

oil leak

park brake pulling high

plastic trims fitted to sills

rear wiper blade split/worn

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 May 2006 95,665 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

engine oil dipstick very tight to remove suspect seals expanded

excessive amount of oil in engine possible damage to engine/catalyst may result if fault is not rectified

general oil leak from engine

park brake pulling very high

plastic trims fitted to sills

rear wiper blade worn

wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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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P476 MAV 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 61.9%.

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 P476 MAV, 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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P476 MAV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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