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P56 YHO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 YHO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,820 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 96,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 93,390 miles

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on all suspension arm components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,400 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 91,140 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,633 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,171 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 84,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 79,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,840 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 69,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre cracks inbetween treads

rear exhaust box baffels lose and slightly leaking

Pass 7 May 2009 69,567 miles

offside rear tyre cracks inbetween treads

rear exhaust box baffels lose and slightly leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,841 miles

offside front tyre near legal limit 2mm

rear exhaust baffels lose

Fail 4 Jun 2008 64,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre near legal limit 2mm

rear exhaust baffels lose

Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,242 miles

both front tyres near legal limit 2mm

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,467 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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P56 YHO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P56 YHO, 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 P56 YHO registered?

P56 YHO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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