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P739 ASB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 ASB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 128,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 128,609 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 120,081 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 120,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 112,351 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 112,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,735 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 104,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,182 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 79,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,960 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 69,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 61,368 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P739 ASB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P739 ASB, 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 P739 ASB registered?

P739 ASB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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