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P485 SYF

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,104 mi
Last recorded94,104 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 SYF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955515 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,781 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 84,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,326 miles

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

nearside front foglamp broken

offside front foglamp danaged/cracked

rotating noise from front offside wheel (brake disc?)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 77,326 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front foglamp broken

offside front foglamp danaged/cracked

rotating noise from front offside wheel (brake disc?)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,673 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 72,623 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit & heavily perished

nearside front slightly sticking

nearside front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Fail 1 Oct 2011 68,125 miles

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

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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,125 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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,722 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm main mounting bushes in very poor condition

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 37,866 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 37,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 SYF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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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P485 SYF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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