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P624 VBM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

124,049 mi
Last recorded124,049 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 VBM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 124,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower edge of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic trim

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,184 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,786 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 104,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 102,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 98,840 miles

both front floor pans are starting to corrode but not in prescibed area

Pass 18 May 2017 95,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 95,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 91,739 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 91,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 88,030 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 88,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,976 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 84,976 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 82,862 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 81,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 81,033 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 78,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2011 78,428 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 May 2010 75,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 74,211 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 74,206 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 72,715 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 72,715 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 71,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 71,086 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 69,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 65,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2005 65,476 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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P624 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P624 VBM, 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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P624 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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