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P808 FRD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,862 mi
Last recorded126,862 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 FRD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 126,862 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills getting rusty both sides (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 126,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper split

Rear Body has slight corrosion sills getting rusty both sides (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,757 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,090 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

welding repairs on driverside rear

Pass 18 Jul 2013 115,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,455 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 108,788 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 1 Dec 2009 103,175 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 103,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust repaird and slight leak

Pass 29 Nov 2008 97,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 92,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise all rear suspension bushes starting to perish

advise both front wiper blades split on ends but still clear screen

advise corrosion on o/s/r wheelarch lower front edge

advise slight corrosion on n/s/r wheelarch

advise slight wear in steering tie rod n/s

advise visual smoke check ok:emissions tester inop

Pass 26 Oct 2006 83,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front wipers slight splitting at ends

slight perishing to front outer cv boots

slight wear to the front brake discs

some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Sep 2005 75,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

offside front inner brake pad on 1.5mm limit

Pass 26 Sep 2005 75,700 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

offside front inner brake pad on 1.5mm limit

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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P808 FRD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P808 FRD, 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 P808 FRD registered?

P808 FRD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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