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P832 NLP

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,432 mi
Last recorded116,432 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 NLP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,432 miles

front brake pads getting low

front number plate slightly deteriorated

items removed from drivers area prior to test

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 25 May 2016 116,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

front number plate slightly deteriorated

items removed from drivers area prior to test

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 22 May 2015 112,501 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 112,501 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 108,725 miles

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)

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2014 108,725 miles

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

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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2013 104,234 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 104,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2012 100,264 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 100,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 May 2011 94,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 94,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 87,958 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 87,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2009 82,544 miles

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

handbrake travel high

near side front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 May 2009 82,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake travel high

near side front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2008 76,818 miles

both front tyres, tread splitting

both outer sills covered

centre to rear exhaust join heavily corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2007 71,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 65,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Passenger Wiper Blade Split on edges

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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P832 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P832 NLP, 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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P832 NLP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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