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P831 DAW

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,523 mi
Last recorded83,523 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 DAW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

nsf tyre worn inner edge

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,342 miles

Brake fluid low

Pads low

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Slight play in nsf steering arm

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,342 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Brake fluid low

Pads low

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Slight play in nsf steering arm

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,317 miles

front tyre depths low

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,572 miles

Both trailing arm rear bushes starting to debond.

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,655 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,784 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,338 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,868 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 12,262 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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P831 DAW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P831 DAW, 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 P831 DAW registered?

P831 DAW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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