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P513 GTV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,345 mi
Last recorded110,345 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 GTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2022 110,345 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,026 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 108,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,890 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,063 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 105,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,656 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 74,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,226 miles

Nearside rear light cracked, no white light showing.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 65,115 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,115 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,871 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,311 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,622 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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P513 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P513 GTV, 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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What year was P513 GTV registered?

P513 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P513 GTV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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