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P571 TFG

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,070 mi
Last recorded141,070 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 TFG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 141,070 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

centre rear seatbelt holster missing

clutch biting point high

headlamp lenses poor

nearside outer washer jet inoperative

nearside wiper split - advise replacement

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

oil seepage

underbody corrosion

various body/bumper defects

Fail 3 Feb 2015 141,070 miles

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

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

centre rear seatbelt holster missing

clutch biting point high

headlamp lenses poor

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

nearside outer washer jet inoperative

nearside wiper split - advise replacement

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

oil seepage

underbody corrosion

various body/bumper defects

Pass 6 Feb 2014 138,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear radius arm bushes worn

emissions erratic

head lamp aims on lower limits

head lamp lens's marked

ignition key operation poor

off side rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2013 134,226 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 128,710 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre 14 years old

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 123,123 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 123,123 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 118,463 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 118,463 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 113,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 109,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 104,928 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 99,677 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 99,677 miles

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

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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P571 TFG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P571 TFG, 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 P571 TFG registered?

P571 TFG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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