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P731 RRT

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

156,590 mi
Last recorded156,590 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 RRT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 156,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

aftermarket front bumper fitted preventing vehicle to be roller brake tested

engine/gearbox mounts deteriorated

front sub frame coroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 145,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 145,610 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 144,941 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 144,799 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 130,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 130,103 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 117,282 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 117,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 112,037 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 112,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 111,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/front steering rack knuckle

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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P731 RRT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 P731 RRT, 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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P731 RRT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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