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P79 RNH

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

225,891 mi
Last recorded225,891 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 RNH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 225,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 224,898 miles

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Pass 3 May 2022 222,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front center &rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

parking brake has small reserve travel

Fail 26 Apr 2022 221,982 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front center &rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

parking brake has small reserve travel

Pass 13 Jun 2019 216,509 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 201,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 183,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 182,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 182,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 172,085 miles

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

Offside Front front calliper tight

Pass 28 Apr 2014 165,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 165,786 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 158,708 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 158,708 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 156,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 151,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 147,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 142,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 137,764 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 133,244 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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P79 RNH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P79 RNH, 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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P79 RNH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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