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P517 NSG

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,293 mi
Last recorded86,293 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 NSG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 86,293 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers torn

light scratches on windscreen

lower radiator hose clip corroded through

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside outer cv boot starting to split

rear wiper slightly insecure

slight judder from front brakes

slight judder from offside rear brake

suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,227 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 86,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,251 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes at rear

slight oil leak from nearside front outer c.v. boot

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,959 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 73,387 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,685 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,681 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 61,681 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,404 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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P517 NSG is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P517 NSG, 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 P517 NSG registered?

P517 NSG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P517 NSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 NSG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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