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P603 FPL

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,644 mi
Last recorded101,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 FPL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,644 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 101,644 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn to excess ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn to the legal limit

Fail 22 May 2018 97,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front tyre worn to the legal Iimit

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and Offside front tyres cracked and perished

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,619 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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and Offside front tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,597 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front inner track arm ball joint has slight play

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,389 miles

All four tyres cracking within the treads

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All four tyres cracking within the treads

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,682 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 74,681 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 74,657 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside body damaged

nearside front beam pattern poor

suspension, steering & brake components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,224 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 72,224 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

off side rear tyre side wall slight damage on outer side wall

rear silencer has slight leak and bloc

Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,787 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advies front registration plate damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2009 69,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advies front registration plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 67,643 miles

exhaust rattling

Fail 22 Jan 2008 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust rattling

Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,355 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jan 2007 64,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Dec 2005 55,183 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

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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P603 FPL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P603 FPL, 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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P603 FPL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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