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P737 HAL

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,035 mi
Last recorded69,035 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 HAL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,035 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 69,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 69,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2022 66,447 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside vehicle corroded in places

Pass 14 Sep 2020 59,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 59,715 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front floors slight corrosion

both front strut bush

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,358 miles

both front low shocker bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,024 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 56,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,785 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,338 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,643 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,952 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,219 miles

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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P737 HAL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P737 HAL, 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 P737 HAL registered?

P737 HAL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P737 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P737 HAL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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