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P827 ESA

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,360 mi
Last recorded120,360 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 ESA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 120,360 miles

All tyres are purishing due to age, no cord exposed

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre inner endge is worn low

Rear exhaust silencer has broken up

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

Surface corrosion to both front sills

Surface corrosion to both rear arches

Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,360 miles

All tyres are purishing due to age, no cord exposed

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre inner endge is worn low

Rear exhaust silencer has broken up

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

Surface corrosion to both front sills

Surface corrosion to both rear arches

Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,428 miles

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

tyres perishing+wearing on edges,n/s light output getting dim,suspension components+floor pans corroded,

Fail 23 Feb 2012 114,428 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

tyres perishing+wearing on edges,n/s light output getting dim,suspension components+floor pans corroded,

Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,715 miles

nearside rear lens cracked,suspension components corroding,suspension bushes wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

Fail 24 Feb 2011 108,715 miles

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

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

nearside rear lens cracked,suspension components corroding,suspension bushes wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

Pass 25 Feb 2010 102,539 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,o/s engin mounting worn,suspension bushes wearing

Fail 20 Feb 2010 102,506 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,o/s engin mounting worn,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 98,237 miles

brake pipes corroded\front suspension arm bushes perished\corrosion in suspension arms

Pass 20 Feb 2008 93,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

floor corroded+suspension components,offside front engin mount worn,brake discs wearing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 88,445 miles

issued at first test

Fail 21 Feb 2007 88,436 miles

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded,corroding underside,cracks in windsreen

Pass 15 Feb 2006 81,743 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 81,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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 ESA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P827 ESA, 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 ESA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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