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P652 HMC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,333 mi
Last recorded92,333 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 HMC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2014 92,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES COVERED.

COIL SPRINGS BADLY CORRODED.

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE.

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS BUSHES AND GAITERS.

REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

SILL COVERS FITTED

WEAR IN INNER RACK JOINTS,BOTH SIDES.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD AREA CRACKING.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,768 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

O/S/R LIGHT LENS IS CRACKED

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

Fail 18 Feb 2013 86,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

O/S/R LIGHT LENS IS CRACKED

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,054 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 80,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 77,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,793 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,793 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,905 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 68,173 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 68,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,597 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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P652 HMC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P652 HMC, 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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P652 HMC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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