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P773 LRV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,970 mi
Last recorded58,970 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 LRV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 58,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 58,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 56,117 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 56,108 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,381 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 51,370 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 47,949 miles

Offside parking brake only just meets then minimum requirements

Rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 43,776 miles

Rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 42,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (175/70R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 42,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (175/70R13) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 42,634 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,209 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 42,209 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO CENTRE EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,676 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters starting to deteriorate

Exhaust system centre section join starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,198 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,045 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,496 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,922 miles

Both cv boots starting to perish.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,709 miles

Both cv boots starting to perish.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,650 miles

Front brake pads low.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,281 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,838 miles

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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P773 LRV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P773 LRV, 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 P773 LRV registered?

P773 LRV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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