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P485 CFX

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 CFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 89,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 89,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front brake pads - worn low

Front number plate - deteriorated

Offside Front floor pan - corroding

Offside Rear suspension trailing arm voided bush - splitting

eye level stop light - inop

Pass 22 Nov 2019 85,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion adjacent to NSF jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion adjacent to NSF jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,285 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,399 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,425 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,985 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,283 miles

High level brake light innoperative

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,213 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 42,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,063 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,222 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,931 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 31,931 miles

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

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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P485 CFX is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P485 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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P485 CFX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P485 CFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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