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P481 CFX

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,593 mi
Last recorded165,593 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 CFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2023 165,593 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Suspension too low (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 148,507 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both head lamps starting too fade

Fail 25 Apr 2018 148,507 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both head lamps starting too fade

Pass 27 Apr 2017 141,742 miles

undertrays fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 134,110 miles

Front headlamps discoloured

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed slightly on edge (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both big rear main (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 134,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lense smashed (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps discoloured

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed slightly on edge (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside both big rear main (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 126,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,275 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,275 miles

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 119,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 119,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 115,007 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise all front ball joint covers perished

advise both rear radius arm bushs starting to split

advise brake pedal rubber wearing

advise condition of front number plate

advise full sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise all front ball joint covers perished

advise both rear radius arm bushs starting to split

advise brake pedal rubber wearing

advise condition of front number plate

advise full sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges[raised shoulders]

advise condition of front number plate

advise condition of rear radius bushs

advise condition of sun visor

advise full sill covers fitted

advise hand brake travel

Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,174 miles

damage front no plate

handbrake travel

o/s sun visor clip worn visor does not drop into drivers view

Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

damage front no plate

handbrake travel

o/s sun visor clip worn visor does not drop into drivers view

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 78,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 74,730 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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P481 CFX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue 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 P481 CFX, 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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P481 CFX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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