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P52 MOW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,935 mi
Last recorded95,935 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 MOW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,935 miles

near side c/v gaiter perished

near side door mirror damaged

near side steering rack gaiter perished

rear number plate deteriorating/poor

various brake hose ferrules rusting

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2018 95,935 miles

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

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

near side c/v gaiter perished

near side door mirror damaged

near side steering rack gaiter perished

rear number plate deteriorating/poor

various brake hose ferrules rusting

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror is damaged

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

rear wheel arches are corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,171 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror is damaged

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,389 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside mirror damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight corrosion to rear arches

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,389 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside mirror damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight corrosion to rear arches

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,545 miles

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror is slightly damaged

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 90,545 miles

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

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror is slightly damaged

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

rear wheel arches are slightly corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shocks have a light misting of oil

both sides rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

n/s mirror slight damage

rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,901 miles

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)

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

rear brake pipes both sides have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to both rear arches

windscreen is delaminated around edges

Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,901 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

rear brake pipes both sides have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to both rear arches

windscreen is delaminated around edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,592 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,012 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 81,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,578 miles

Battery insecure

O/S wiper blade slightly split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,359 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 70,359 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,848 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)

center silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2008 65,848 miles

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

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)

center silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,618 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 58,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,751 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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P52 MOW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P52 MOW, 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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P52 MOW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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