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P744 HAL

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,939 mi
Last recorded165,939 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 HAL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 165,939 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 165,916 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 13 May 2013 161,670 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 161,627 miles

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

fuel pipe corrosion n/s rear to front

Pass 11 May 2012 157,969 miles

front c/v gaiters are showing signs of deteriation

o/s headlamp lens misted

Fail 8 May 2012 157,947 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front c/v gaiters are showing signs of deteriation

o/s headlamp lens misted

Pass 9 May 2011 153,747 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

underside of vehicle is showing signs of extensive corrosion at various points

Fail 6 May 2011 153,735 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

underside of vehicle is showing signs of extensive corrosion at various points

Pass 26 May 2010 150,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 147,724 miles

all brake + fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 May 2009 147,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake + fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2008 143,223 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 May 2007 138,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 135,397 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 135,307 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P744 HAL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P744 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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P744 HAL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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