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P824 GRM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,634 mi
Last recorded127,634 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 GRM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,634 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 127,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault lite on (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 125,480 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 123,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,763 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 121,761 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 117,571 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 117,570 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise battery acid at battery tray area

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,630 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 112,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror outer cover damaged bodywork poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2012 109,732 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,769 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 104,767 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,757 miles

o/s front wheel steel n/s front alloy tyres same size

Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,703 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 94,702 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,223 miles

advise o/s rear wing corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 78,003 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 77,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2006 70,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 63,950 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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P824 GRM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P824 GRM, 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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P824 GRM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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