MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak
o/s/r quarter panel damaged
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/r seat belt does not exstend fully.
front bumper insecure
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/r seat belt does not exstend fully.
front bumper insecure
both rear trailing arm suspension bushes vstarting to split
ignition barrel/cowling insecure
o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorated
o/s/f lower shock absorber bush starting to perish/split
slight lift in both front lower ball joints
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
both rear trailing arm suspension bushes vstarting to split
ignition barrel/cowling insecure
o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorated
o/s/f lower shock absorber bush starting to perish/split
o/s/r wheel/tyre slightly mishaped
slight lift in both front lower ball joints
both rear lower trailing arm bushes starting to split and perish
cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall
ignition barrel/steering column cover insecure
o/s/f lower strut bush on lower arm starting to split and perish
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear lower trailing arm bushes starting to split and perish
cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall
ignition barrel/steering column cover insecure
o/s/f lower strut bush on lower arm starting to split and perish
unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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P833 ESA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P833 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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P833 ESA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 June 1997.
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