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P599 AWT

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,488 mi
Last recorded147,488 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 AWT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 147,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 146,400 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 143,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under seal applied to under body

Pass 2 Nov 2018 142,616 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of body corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2015 137,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 131,646 miles

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

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

no rear seats fited

Fail 5 Mar 2014 131,614 miles

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)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front road wheels are different to rear wheels

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 119,434 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front floor jacking point holed

Fail 10 Sep 2012 119,411 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front floor jacking point holed

Pass 8 Oct 2011 105,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,748 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 86,748 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,861 miles

n/s front seat belt very slight damage to bottom

Fail 28 Aug 2008 79,861 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

n/s front seat belt very slight damage to bottom

Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006

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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P599 AWT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P599 AWT, 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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P599 AWT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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