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P637 AFX

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,602 mi
Last recorded129,602 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 AFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 129,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 121,933 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Engine mount deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,936 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both by calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wing mirror cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension has some corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 119,936 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both by calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside wing mirror cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension has some corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking on iner and outer

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

lambda reading on exhaust high.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

decelerometer brake test carried out due to hieght of car in rolling road

rear tyres close to wheel arch

suspension modified and lowered but not considered dangerous

Fail 10 Apr 2015 114,540 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

decelerometer brake test carried out due to hieght of car in rolling road

rear tyres close to wheel arch

suspension modified and lowered but not considered dangerous

Pass 9 Apr 2014 111,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle has modified suspension fitted all around.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 111,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle has modified suspension fitted all around.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 106,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fit standard headlight bulbs to correct headlight aim

vehicle suspension lowered

Fail 2 Feb 2012 98,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,714 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 92,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,184 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,265 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,683 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,291 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)

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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P637 AFX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P637 AFX, 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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P637 AFX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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