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P826 YWX

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,514 mi
Last recorded109,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 YWX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 109,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion including suspension components

vehicle underbody covered in heavy grease-like material front to rear

Fail 8 Jan 2022 109,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion including suspension components

vehicle underbody covered in heavy grease-like material front to rear

Pass 9 Jan 2021 106,257 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 106,244 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both innersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corrded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both innersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out off shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fuel neck corrded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,537 miles

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Area Slightly Corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,537 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Area Slightly Corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,337 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,337 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 101,913 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,363 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 101,363 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,529 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

longitudinal pipes are corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,077 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,919 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 94,919 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 193,872 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 89,100 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 89,071 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2008 83,076 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 83,076 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 76,767 miles
Fail 13 May 2007 76,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 70,639 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 70,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P826 YWX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P826 YWX, 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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P826 YWX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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