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P570 GEF

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,503 mi
Last recorded78,503 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 GEF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,503 miles

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Inner auxiliary belt perishing

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill/out rigger area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 2 Feb 2016 78,498 miles

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Inner auxiliary belt perishing

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill/out rigger area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,882 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,993 miles

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear ABS wiring loose

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear ABS wiring loose

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,075 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,784 miles

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

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

front discs inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,223 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 71,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise handbrake & footbrake effort slight low

corrosion subframes sills floor brake pipes & hose ferruls discs steering & suspension components wheel arches unable to fully check pads & disc

front vbrake sklight out balance slight travel foot brake slight movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes cracks tyre slight deterioration brake hose slight noise hubs

slight wear cv -n/s driveshaft slight loose in joint -o/s/ & n/s sills corroded & repaired unable to fully check

trailing arm bushes slight worn

Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise handbrake & footbrake effort slight low

corrosion subframes sills floor brake pipes & hose ferruls discs steering & suspension components wheel arches unable to fully check pads & disc

front vbrake sklight out balance slight travel foot brake slight movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes cracks tyre slight deterioration brake hose slight noise hubs

trailing arm bushes slight worn

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,727 miles

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

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

cracks o/s/r tyre n/s/f tyre slight ripple o/s/r tyre-unable to fuly check sills brake pipes hoses pads & discs-

n/s/r sill corroded & repaired unable to fully check repair-slight chip screen-slight play ball joint &rear suspension bush

slight corrsion floor sill inner wing wheel arches,brake hose ferruls brake pipes,brake discs & exhaust

slight travel footbrake front brake slight out balance brake fluid slight low- slight cut n/s/f tyre- slight cracks brake hose unable to fully check- slight ripple o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

cracks o/s/r tyre n/s/f tyre slight ripple o/s/r tyre-unable to fuly check sills brake pipes hoses pads & discs-

slight corrsion floor sill inner wing wheel arches,brake hose ferruls brake pipes,brake discs & exhaust

slight travel footbrake front brake slight out balance brake fluid slight low- slight cut n/s/f tyre- slight cracks brake hose unable to fully check- slight ripple o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,530 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 65,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear pads slight worn-o/s/r tyre slight worn

slight cracks o/s cv boot-n/s/r wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2006 60,852 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

rear pads slight worn

slight cracks o/s cv boot-n/s/r wheel arch slight corroded

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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P570 GEF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P570 GEF, 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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P570 GEF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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