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P487 CFX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

205,083 mi
Last recorded205,083 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 CFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 205,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 205,081 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 189,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 189,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 181,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 165,665 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 152,056 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 152,056 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 152,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 152,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle has been lowered.

nsf tyre wearing inner tread,osf tyre bald inner tread

rear tyres wearing on inner treads

travel on hand brake lever when pulled on

Fail 12 Jun 2019 131,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips right (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose locking nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres wearing on inner treads

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle has been lowered.

nsf tyre wearing inner tread,osf tyre bald inner tread

travel on hand brake lever when pulled on

Pass 29 May 2018 119,406 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,739 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 113,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,046 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,814 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre mishaped

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,778 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,491 miles

ns wiper splitting

Pass 31 May 2011 76,693 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 72,965 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 67,958 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,958 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,156 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,570 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,511 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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P487 CFX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P487 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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P487 CFX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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