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1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,685 mi
Last recorded152,685 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 LKO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 152,685 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 152,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 141,853 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

drivers seat runners worn and have movement

general vehicl condition poor

wipers worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 130,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,218 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perrish and sidewall is damaged

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 111,178 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front h/lamp lenses starting to cloud

slight wear n/s inner rack joint

Fail 3 Nov 2010 110,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front h/lamp lenses starting to cloud

slight wear n/s inner rack joint

Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,691 miles

age cracking rear tyres

beam pattern poor

Fail 6 Nov 2009 96,691 miles

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

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

age cracking rear tyres

beam pattern poor

Pass 7 Nov 2008 91,852 miles

n/s rear trailing arm bush split

Fail 4 Nov 2008 91,852 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear trailing arm bush split

Fail 11 Aug 2007 80,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 80,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 73,975 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 73,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P728 LKO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P728 LKO, 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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P728 LKO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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