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P652 MHL

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,042 mi
Last recorded92,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 MHL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,042 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,671 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,967 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 84,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both cv boots perishing.

both front floors corroding.

both front floors corroding.

both headlamp patterns poor.

both rear trailing arms bushes perished.

genral under body corrosion.

handbrake travel.

n/s/front tyre bald on outer edge & side wall damage.

n/s/rear & o/s/rear shock absorber lower bushes badly perished.

o/s/front outer brake pipe corroding.

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge.

oil leaks.

plastic trims on both outer sills.

plastic trims on sills.

slight knock & play in steering rack.

wipers smearing.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,884 miles

both cv boots perishing.

both front floors corroding.

both front floors corroding.

both headlamp patterns poor.

both rear trailing arms bushes perished.

genral under body corrosion.

handbrake travel.

n/s/front tyre bald on outer edge & side wall damage.

n/s/rear & o/s/rear shock absorber lower bushes badly perished.

o/s/front outer brake pipe corroding.

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge.

oil leaks.

plastic trims on both outer sills.

plastic trims on sills.

slight knock & play in steering rack.

wipers smearing.

Fail 29 May 2010 80,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2010 80,906 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 78,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2009 78,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 31 May 2008 76,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 76,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 73,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 71,033 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 71,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion obvious to parts of exhast system

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 MHL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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