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P620 BSB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,256 mi
Last recorded75,256 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 BSB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 75,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested pipe burst on test (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

unable to assess outer sill as plastic outer sill on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,976 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front FLOOR HOLED OUT WITH PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Front FLOOR HOLED OUT WITH PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,502 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 66,262 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 66,262 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,794 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 60,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,411 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,038 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,498 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 45,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,458 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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P620 BSB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P620 BSB, 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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P620 BSB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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