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P586 FRS

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,863 mi
Last recorded92,863 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 FRS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,863 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,701 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 87,815 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,815 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,349 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 76,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip worn

nearside washer jet insicure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,392 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

upper brake light has some bulbs in operative but still showing over 50 per cent of its light

Fail 10 Feb 2011 68,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

upper brake light has some bulbs in operative but still showing over 50 per cent of its light

Pass 10 May 2010 63,838 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 63,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,001 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 39,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,247 miles

movement in offside door mirror

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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P586 FRS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P586 FRS, 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 P586 FRS registered?

P586 FRS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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