MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
headlamp lenses scratched effecting beam image
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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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
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)
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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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