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P832 YSA

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,610 mi
Last recorded80,610 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 YSA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2014 80,610 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corroding round gearbox mounting area

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

rear arches corroding

various rear bushes perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,158 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

front bumper damaged

front exhaust section deteriorated [at rear flange]

handbrake stiff in operation

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn unevenly

offside front brake binding on slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

front bumper damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

front exhaust section deteriorated [at rear flange]

handbrake stiff in operation

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front and rear tyres wearing unevenly

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre and offside rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front mirror slightly insecure

offside front bumper damaged

oil [2 litres] and water topped up before test

Fail 25 Jan 2012 70,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre and offside rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front mirror slightly insecure

offside front bumper damaged

oil [2 litres] and water topped up before test

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,633 miles

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,632 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,882 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 55,882 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,944 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside wing mirror insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both sides,front flexy ferrules corroded

front bumper damaged

serious oil leak, oil filter corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2009 48,944 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both sides,front flexy ferrules corroded

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

nearside wing mirror insecure

serious oil leak, oil filter corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 29,628 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 29,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 22,237 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 22,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 YSA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YSA, 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 YSA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 July 1997.

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