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P745 CTA

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,161 mi
Last recorded119,161 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 CTA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 119,161 miles

N/S Lower Engine Mount Deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2013 119,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/S Lower Engine Mount Deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,137 miles

nearside rear bearing noise

offside front steering slight play

Fail 29 Feb 2012 116,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

nearside rear bearing noise

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 111,903 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 111,903 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 106,652 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 103,228 miles

os rack boot perished

front and rear bumpers insecure

wear in ns and os steering track rods

Fail 12 Feb 2009 102,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front and rear bumpers insecure

os rack boot perished

wear in ns and os steering track rods

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,950 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 94,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 80,479 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 80,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 67,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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P745 CTA is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P745 CTA, 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 P745 CTA registered?

P745 CTA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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