MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both rear tyres on legal limit
n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded
o/s rear wheel cylinder damp
repairs noted to both rear wheel arches
sill covers fitted
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both rear tyres on legal limit
n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded
o/s rear wheel cylinder damp
repairs noted to both rear wheel arches
sill covers fitted
Air bag light on, will be fail criteria from april 2012
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
lowered suspension kit noted
nearside front washer jet not working
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing insoection of outer sills
repairs noted to both rear wheel arches (tape)
some wiring insecure in engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
lowered suspension kit noted
nearside front washer jet not working
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing insoection of outer sills
repairs noted to both rear wheel arches (tape)
some wiring insecure in engine bay
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims
damge to headlamp nearside
front bumper damage
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
n/s rear wheel arch covered with tape
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
sill kit fitted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
sill kit fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front discs corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front discs corroded
o/s/r brake back plate damp
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P499 DRS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P499 DRS, 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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P499 DRS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.
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