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P505 MOM

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,709 mi
Last recorded132,709 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 MOM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 155,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Advise offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise rear coil springs corroded

Advise stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2014 132,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 123,763 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 123,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 109,082 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 17 Jun 2011 91,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 88,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 88,219 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 26 May 2009 87,522 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 74,889 miles

Trialing arm bushes started to split

Fail 22 May 2008 74,889 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Trialing arm bushes started to split

Pass 29 May 2007 68,759 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 15 May 2006 61,887 miles

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

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

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

wipers split but cleaning the screen

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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P505 MOM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc 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 P505 MOM, 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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P505 MOM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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