MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded siil (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (2.4.A.3)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All retracting seat belt webbings slow to retract
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SRS warning lamp on constantly
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
All retracting seat belt webbings slow to retract
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
SRS warning lamp on constantly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Sump pan porrus and leaking
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P697 WSU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 P697 WSU, 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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P697 WSU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 1997.
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