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P785 ACU

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 ACU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 103,995 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight has broke surport but headlight is not insecure

some bulbs in centre stop light not functioning

Fail 15 May 2013 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s/f headlight has broke surport but headlight is not insecure

some bulbs in centre stop light not functioning

Pass 16 May 2012 97,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre sidwall slightly cracked

Fail 16 May 2012 97,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre sidwall slightly cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 90,297 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 90,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,441 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 83,439 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 67,659 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 76,151 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) 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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P785 ACU is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P785 ACU, 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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P785 ACU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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