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P494 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,012 mi
Last recorded63,012 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking Brake lever has reserve travel

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,382 miles

Corrosion to offside front floor

Offside headlamp lense deteriorating

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake efforts low (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 58,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to offside front floor

Offside headlamp lense deteriorating

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake efforts low (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tread wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,604 miles

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

Offside outer cv gaiter leaking

residue around nearside front shock absorber

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,828 miles

'Creak' from rear suspension bushes

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

Lambda readings just within tolerances - possibly due to minor exhaust leak

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 43,828 miles

'Creak' from rear suspension bushes

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

Lambda readings just within tolerances - possibly due to minor exhaust leak

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,342 miles

Front tyres worn edges

Rear exhaust corroded and minor leak

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 2 Oct 2015 33,807 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 31,383 miles

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

nearside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside front Windscreen wiper just clear the windscreen effectively

offside rear tyre is perished

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,112 miles

NSR Tyre low on outer edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,793 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 25,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,162 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,702 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 23,765 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 22,753 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 21,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,777 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges †rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2005 18,004 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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P494 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P494 PLD, 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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P494 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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