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P581 YHB

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,923 mi
Last recorded49,923 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 YHB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 49,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 48,969 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 48,969 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,959 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,848 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 45,856 miles

slight corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2021 45,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,306 miles

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,521 miles

Rear axle bushes perished

general corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,424 miles

Rear axle bushes perished

general corrosion

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,055 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 41,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,470 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,964 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,669 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,029 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,198 miles

nsf outer cv gator perished

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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P581 YHB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P581 YHB, 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 P581 YHB registered?

P581 YHB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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