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P57 PFS

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,115 mi
Last recorded45,115 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 45,115 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 45,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,099 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 43,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,860 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 42,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,664 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,634 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 May 2010 39,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 38,876 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 37,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,129 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 PFS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc 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 P57 PFS, 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 P57 PFS registered?

P57 PFS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P57 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 PFS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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