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P490 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,719 mi
Last recorded131,719 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2015 131,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor within 30cm of mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill, Rear Quarter panel holed within 30cm of mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Hose to Cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill, Rear Quarter panel holed within 30cm of mounting (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Reservoir leaking and has had poor repair (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Hose to Cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor within 30cm of mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,578 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 124,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on both front sills

corrosion on rear wheel arches

damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 12 Dec 2013 116,178 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on both front sills

corrosion on rear wheel arches

damage to n/s/f wing

water in o/s/r lamp

Pass 6 Dec 2012 102,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamp lenses scratched effecting beam image

Fail 5 Dec 2012 102,193 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamp lenses scratched effecting beam image

Pass 23 Dec 2011 92,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 88,649 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,501 miles

Damage to nearside front wing and bumper

NSR wheel bearing slightly noisey

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,395 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 75,395 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

various bodywork panel damage

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,069 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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P490 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P490 NLP, 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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P490 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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