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P827 CAN

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,743 mi
Last recorded196,743 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 CAN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 196,743 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 190,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 184,302 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 184,302 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 178,159 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 171,201 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 171,201 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 164,461 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 164,461 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 157,567 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 151,131 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 151,130 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 144,556 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 137,868 miles

Both rear wheel arches correded but no sharpe edges

Fail 23 May 2014 137,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear wheel arches correded but no sharpe edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 131,590 miles

both rear arches corrededs but no sharpe edges

Fail 10 Jun 2013 131,590 miles

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

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)

both rear arches corrededs but no sharpe edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 123,207 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

very slight brake binding from o/s/f wheel

Fail 11 Jun 2012 123,207 miles

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

very slight brake binding from o/s/f wheel

Pass 31 May 2011 110,972 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 110,972 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 94,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,344 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 87,344 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,523 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 79,523 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,764 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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P827 CAN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P827 CAN, 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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P827 CAN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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