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ExpiredMileage
87,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Backing sills corroded and weak but no hole time of test!!!!
Bad Oil leak
Brake pipe front to rear covers fitted making hard to inspect fully for corrosion!!!!
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/F steering arm has a slight play
O/F suspension arm corroded
O/F tyre bold on inner edge of the tread
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Outer sill covers fitted
Under body corroded
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Battery (1.9.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Backing sills corroded and weak but no hole time of test!!!!
Bad Oil leak
Brake pipe front to rear covers fitted making hard to inspect fully for corrosion!!!!
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/F steering arm has a slight play
O/F suspension arm corroded
O/F tyre bold on inner edge of the tread
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Outer sill covers fitted
Under body corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front gearbox stablizer bush very worn
N/S/F Tyre outer side wall perished and low on the outer edge
O/S/F Tyre outer side wall perished and low on the inner edge
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front gearbox stablizer bush very worn
N/S/F Tyre outer side wall perished and low on the outer edge
O/S/F Tyre outer side wall perished and low on the inner edge
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
air bag light on
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
back exhaust box ratteling
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
back exhaust box ratteling
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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P578 SMB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 P578 SMB, 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 SMB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.
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