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P778 AFV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,058 mi
Last recorded87,058 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 AFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 87,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near engine mounting area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 87,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack or rack end play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end off sill area under wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near engine mounting area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 85,377 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strong advise. Towing eye area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 85,377 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to snapped exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large splits on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases STRONG ADVISE. CENTRE BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strong advise. Towing eye area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 83,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside including subframes and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 79,998 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in centre clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 77,826 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 77,825 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread 175/70/13

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damage

Offside Front Headlamp has an ingress of water

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear showing signs of deterioration (0.1 (b))

Under body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion in places

Fail 14 Aug 2019 74,206 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box joining pipe holed throwing lambda reading out (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread 175/70/13

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damage

Offside Front Headlamp has an ingress of water

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear showing signs of deterioration (0.1 (b))

Under body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion in places

Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,271 miles

Offside Front Outer C.V, boot cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,430 miles

Front sub-frame and associated components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 175/70/13

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 175/70/13

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,430 miles

Front sub-frame and associated components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 175/70/13

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 175/70/13

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2016 68,377 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,817 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,352 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 67,352 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,597 miles

clean and protect brake and fuel pipes

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,512 miles

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

clean and protect rear brake & fuel pipes

front tyres wearing on inner edge

movement in drivers seat

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,073 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 62,071 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,796 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,473 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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P778 AFV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P778 AFV, 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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P778 AFV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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