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P793 FAN

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,640 mi
Last recorded96,640 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 FAN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 96,640 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,466 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels and tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 88,464 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels and tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 88,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification Too low ? (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust too low catching floor

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm replacement soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 83,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm replacement soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 70,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

under seal all over the under neath

Fail 6 Jul 2019 69,952 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing all rear seat belts missing (7.1.2 (a))

corrosion to inner side sill both sides

slight travel to hand brake lever

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,658 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 64,658 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,729 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,201 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 38,199 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,935 miles

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Sill covers fitted N/S + O/S

Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,338 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,162 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 11,226 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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P793 FAN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P793 FAN, 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 P793 FAN registered?

P793 FAN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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