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P724 MCS

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,959 mi
Last recorded168,959 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP724 MCS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 168,959 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 159,653 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 159,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 153,972 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 150,135 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 150,135 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 141,223 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 141,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 130,895 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 130,895 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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P724 MCS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P724 MCS, 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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What year was P724 MCS registered?

P724 MCS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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