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P7 SGL

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,266 mi
Last recorded82,266 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 SGL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,266 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 81,370 miles

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

O/S rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,360 miles

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

Plastic sills fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2024 80,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,835 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,545 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,846 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,270 miles

Middle exhaust is very rusty and perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,657 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,084 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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P7 SGL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P7 SGL, 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 P7 SGL registered?

P7 SGL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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