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P793 UGC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,987 mi
Last recorded71,987 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 UGC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,679 miles

Light under body corrosion

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 67,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Light under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,622 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small patches of corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2022 52,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small patches of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,854 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2021 51,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,935 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 49,935 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,946 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 45,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,484 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,344 miles

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

cracks in both front tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,591 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,151 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,939 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,780 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,922 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 25,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 UGC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UGC, 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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P793 UGC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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