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P556 FRY

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,310 mi
Last recorded138,310 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 FRY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 138,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section has a small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear damper have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel and brake pipes rusty (front to rear sections)

oil on min

Fail 22 Apr 2022 138,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section has a small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear damper have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel and brake pipes rusty (front to rear sections)

oil on min

Pass 12 May 2021 134,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 134,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 134,032 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 129,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,129 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 125,129 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 119,306 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 119,306 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 113,106 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 May 2017 113,106 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 107,909 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 107,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 103,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 99,898 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 94,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 94,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 88,130 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 80,284 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2010 71,924 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 71,924 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 63,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,975 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 48,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 39,983 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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P556 FRY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P556 FRY, 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 P556 FRY registered?

P556 FRY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P556 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 FRY shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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