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P57 MOC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

32,620 mi
Last recorded32,620 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 MOC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 32,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 32,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 31,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 31,195 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 29,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 27,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack bypass pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 27,803 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack bypass pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,961 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 26,959 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

o/s track rod end locking devise poor (nyloc nut)

o/s/r brake noisey/squeaky - advise inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,161 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 26,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,226 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 25,226 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,054 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,365 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,468 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,346 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,929 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 15,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,947 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,387 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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P57 MOC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 P57 MOC, 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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P57 MOC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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