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P809 DFR

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,991 mi
Last recorded90,991 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 DFR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,991 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 90,989 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,692 miles

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

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 84,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes coated in grease allowing a poor inspection

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes coated in grease allowing a poor inspection

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,823 miles

both steering rack rod inner joints slight play,fuel tank corroded

underbody in places corroded floors,exhaust corroded slight blow,front suspension bit noisey,cv boots deteriorating,front tyres and nearside rear slightly cracking,offside rear tyre slightly bulged on tread,brake pipes fuel pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody in places corroded floors,exhaust corroded slight blow,front suspension bit noisey,cv boots deteriorating,front tyres and nearside rear slightly cracking,offside rear tyre slightly bulged on tread,brake pipes fuel pipes covered in grease

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumpper slightly lose but is scuored propoley

o/s front stearing rack arm has slight movement at it fixin

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,211 miles

nearside front inner steering arm has slight play

offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2008 66,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,245 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 58,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked in tread and sidewall

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 48,843 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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P809 DFR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P809 DFR, 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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P809 DFR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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