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P689 FVO

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,430 mi
Last recorded116,430 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 FVO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 116,430 miles

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

covers on outer sills

o/s front tyrelow on inner edge

o/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2014 116,391 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

covers on outer sills

o/s front tyrelow on inner edge

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,663 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal antislip missing

nearside front and offside front floor pan slightly corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2013 112,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal antislip missing

nearside front and offside front floor pan slightly corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,496 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 108,496 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,522 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2011 100,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 98,134 miles

both steering rack boots heavily perished

c.o close to limit on natural idle

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

o/s handbrake reading low

Fail 26 Feb 2010 98,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both steering rack boots heavily perished

c.o. close to limit on natural idle

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,720 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,506 miles

long handbrake travel

parking brake only just met legal requirements

Fail 26 Feb 2008 90,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,011 miles

excessive travel on handbarke lever

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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P689 FVO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P689 FVO, 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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P689 FVO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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