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P822 FRD

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,826 mi
Last recorded123,826 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 FRD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 123,826 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow excessive - insufficient exhaust gasses entering emission tester from rear of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

front Brake Discs are corroded

front number plate is damaged

nearside front Tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside front Tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

offside rear Tyre worn low on inner shoulder

rear Exhaust excessively corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,553 miles

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

rear axle bushes have slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 122,553 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle bushes have slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 9 Apr 2015 119,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

non obligatory (center) stop light not working

patch of corrosion offside rear wheel arch - not within 30cm of body mountings

Fail 10 Apr 2014 116,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

non obligatory (center) stop light not working

patch of corrosion offside rear wheel arch - not within 30cm of body mountings

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose causing slight rattle

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose causing slight rattle

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre Stop Light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,839 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 105,790 miles

corrosion in o/s/r wing wheel arch area.

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 105,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in o/s/r wing wheel arch area.

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm & wearing on inside edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 103,598 miles

n/s & o/s/r suspension radius arm bushes worn.

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

travel in hand brake lever.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 103,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s & o/s/r suspension radius arm bushes worn.

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 99,068 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 17 Dec 2007 90,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion in o/s/r wing wheel arch area.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 90,919 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion in o/s/r wing wheel arch area.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 86,369 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 86,369 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s/r suspension radius arms bushes cracked & perished.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 81,887 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 81,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P822 FRD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P822 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 P822 FRD registered?

P822 FRD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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