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P705 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,253 mi
Last recorded119,253 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 119,253 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 113,246 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear lower suspension arms corroding

both rear tyres low inner edge

exhaust emissions just in spec

front no/plate cracked

long h/brake travel

n/s/f side light slightly dim

n/s/f tyre 0mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

steering wheel covering loose

Fail 13 Dec 2011 113,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear lower suspension arms corroding

both rear tyres low inner edge

exhaust emissions just in spec

front no/plate cracked

long h/brake travel

n/s/f side light slightly dim

n/s/f tyre 0mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

steering wheel covering loose

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

b rake fluid level low

front and rear tyres very close to wheel arches

front no /plate cracked

front tyres very close to body on lock to lock checks

front washers hitting screen low

h/lamp aim on limit

long h/brake travel

minor play n/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f side light slightly dim

noted steering wheel covering loose in places

rear suspension arm bushes minor splits

Pass 15 May 2009 102,713 miles

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

bonnet pull broken

exhaust emmisions close to limits

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside front parking light slightly dim

offside front brake pipe not fully secure

Pass 13 May 2008 97,452 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front brake hose bracket loose

Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,298 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

just pasted emissions

Pass 10 Apr 2006 81,600 miles

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

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

front numberplate cracked

nearside front sidelamp slightly dimmer than offside front

non standard exhaust and rear lamps fitted

slight play in steering rack (nearside).

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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P705 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P705 PLD, 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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P705 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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