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P516 LSD

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,554 mi
Last recorded73,554 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 LSD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,554 miles

Both front headlight aims dull.

Corrosion on underside components but not excessive.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front slam panel surround corroded on both sides.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 69,575 miles

Both head light aims slightly dull

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both centre to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust pipe starting to corrode.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front bottom bushes. (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both,. (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Front slam panel and tow eye box sections on both sides excessively corroded but not with in a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle and components corroding but not excessive.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,846 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

front cross member at radiator corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 66,846 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

front cross member at radiator corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre on the wear indicators.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Underside of Car and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 62,595 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear under black cover (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked split pin corroded. (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin corroded (2.4.G.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre on the wear indicators.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Underside of Car and suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,374 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,794 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,250 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,250 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,734 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 46,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,532 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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P516 LSD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P516 LSD, 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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P516 LSD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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