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P578 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,222 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside beam image poor lens frosted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 65,785 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside beam image poor lens frosted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,095 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge (strong advise)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 45,956 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge (strong advise)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,157 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,275 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 29,274 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 23,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,777 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 17,777 miles

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

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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P578 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P578 PLD, 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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P578 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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