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P752 EWL

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,358 mi
Last recorded111,358 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 EWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 111,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 110,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,208 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

abnormal noise from gearbox internally

clutch bite point is high

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/f headlamp lense faded

rear brake discs scored + pitted on faces

rear brake pads showing signs of breaking up

signs of oil leak around sump area

Fail 22 Sep 2011 110,207 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

abnormal noise from gearbox internally

clutch bite point is high

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/f headlamp lense faded

rear brake discs scored + pitted on faces

rear brake pads showing signs of breaking up

signs of oil leak around sump area

Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery not fully charged

clutch bite point high

n/s/f auto headlamp leveller not operating

rear brake discs scored/pitted on faces

signs of oil leak around sump area

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,816 miles

clutch pedal rubber nearly worn down to metal on one side

n/s/r brake disc is showing signs of getting really hot

rear brake discs pitted on faces

rear brake pads 50% worn

signs of oil leak from around sump area

steering wheel outer skin cover has come loose around steering wheel frame

Fail 14 Sep 2009 107,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber nearly worn down to metal on one side

n/s/r brake disc is showing signs of getting really hot

n/s/r brakes slightly seized on

rear brake discs pitted on faces

rear brake pads 50% worn

signs of oil leak from around sump area

steering wheel outer skin cover has come loose around steering wheel frame

Pass 22 Sep 2008 106,330 miles

BRAKES FEEL SPONGEY WHEN OPERATED

CLUTCH HAS A HIGH BITING POINT

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SIGNS OF SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM AROUND SUMP AREA

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 104,238 miles

engine burning oil quite badly

Pass 19 Sep 2006 103,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 100,338 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 100,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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P752 EWL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P752 EWL, 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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P752 EWL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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