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P664 MHL

1997 Honda Civic

Purple Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,024 mi
Last recorded165,024 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 MHL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 165,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres worn inner edge

no rear seats time of test

oil on minimum

Fail 13 Mar 2017 164,787 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres worn inner edge

no rear seats time of test

oil on minimum

Fail 8 Feb 2017 164,757 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn inner edges

no rear seats time of test

oil on minimum

Pass 6 Feb 2016 159,326 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front both jacking point corroded

fuel pipes corroded

passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2016 159,285 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bolt lose (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both jacking point corroded

fuel pipes corroded

passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,743 miles

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

corrossion to bottom of door,no sharp edges.corrossion to fuel pipes no leaks.o/sf door drop glass inop.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 73,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrossion to bottom of door,no sharp edges.corrossion to fuel pipes no leaks.o/sf door drop glass inop.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,069 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,041 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,567 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jul 2011 66,567 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,043 miles

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

n/s o/s front dics slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 65,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s o/s front dics slightly worn

Pass 2 May 2009 60,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 54,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,878 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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P664 MHL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Purple with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P664 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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P664 MHL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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