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P536 YBV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 YBV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,086 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,210 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,631 miles

marking to screen

o/s headlamp mount damaged

oil leak

power steering fluid level on minumum

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

accident damage n/s/f of vehicle

covers fitted to sills

Fail 13 Feb 2017 102,631 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

accident damage n/s/f of vehicle

covers fitted to sills

marking to screen

o/s headlamp mount damaged

oil leak

power steering fluid level on minumum

Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers fitted to sills

front bumper damaged

n/s mirror broken

Fail 26 Jan 2016 94,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers fitted to sills

front bumper damaged

n/s mirror broken

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,264 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear seats folded at time of test, not allowing inspection of seat belts.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 79,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,201 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,136 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,423 miles

Both driveshafts corroding

Exhaust front pipe corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test and rear brakes have slight increase and decrease to performance,(offside rear lagging slightly)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Nov 2010 61,423 miles

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

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

Exhaust front pipe corroding

Both driveshafts corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test and rear brakes have slight increase and decrease to performance,(offside rear lagging slightly)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,017 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust corroding

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,075 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 43,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,755 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts in the side wall

Fail 6 Oct 2006 36,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts in the side wall

Fail 5 Oct 2005 34,070 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,070 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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P536 YBV 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 63.6%.

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 P536 YBV, 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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P536 YBV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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