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P758 OTU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 OTU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 120,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,372 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 118,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,728 miles

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

rust on n/s and o/s rear arches

Fail 31 Mar 2014 110,728 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rust on n/s and o/s rear arches

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,156 miles

Both rear suspension pivot bushe deteriorared

Corrosion n/s & o/s front floor

Engine to body earth lead corroded

Noise n/s rear brake

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight binding o/s rear brake

Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,156 miles

Both rear suspension pivot bushe deteriorared

Corrosion n/s & o/s front floor

Engine to body earth lead corroded

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

Noise n/s rear brake

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight binding o/s rear brake

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,516 miles

O/S front & rear tyre treads low on edges

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

Rear suspension, n/s & o/s large pivot bushes starting to split

Fail 11 Apr 2012 102,516 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

O/S front & rear tyre treads low on edges

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

Rear suspension, n/s & o/s large pivot bushes starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 98,748 miles

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

Rear suspension, both trailing arms, centre pivot bushes starting to split

Slight drag n/s front wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 94,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,972 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LARGE PIVOT BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION N/S FRONT FLOOR

TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

Fail 4 Mar 2009 89,972 miles

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

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LARGE PIVOT BUSHES

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

SURFACE CORROSION N/S FRONT FLOOR

TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,811 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 80,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

heat shield on exhaust broken

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,864 miles

heat shield on exhaust broken

Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,550 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 69,549 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P758 OTU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P758 OTU, 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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P758 OTU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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