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P591 YBV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,366 mi
Last recorded102,366 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 YBV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 102,366 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Fail 10 Feb 2023 102,366 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop light internal fault in bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,398 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 100,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 97,078 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,848 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 70,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,830 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,879 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,974 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,236 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,867 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,416 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,584 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,619 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,394 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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P591 YBV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P591 YBV, 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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P591 YBV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P591 YBV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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