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P820 OLT

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,045 mi
Last recorded95,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 OLT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

center stop lamp not working

tyres worn inner edges - check wheel allingment

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,389 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged/slightly delaminating

Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,829 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,408 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 68,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,841 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,888 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 61,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,480 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 54,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 46,346 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 46,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P820 OLT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P820 OLT, 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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P820 OLT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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