MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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)
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
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
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
cover sills fitted
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
damage front no plate
handbrake travel
o/s sun visor clip worn visor does not drop into drivers view
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
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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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