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P654 LSM

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,244 mi
Last recorded133,244 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 LSM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 133,244 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 14 Sep 2011 133,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 126,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 126,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 119,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,832 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 111,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 101,743 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 81,538 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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P654 LSM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P654 LSM, 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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P654 LSM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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