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P835 PUB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,575 mi
Last recorded103,575 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 PUB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 103,575 miles

Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipe covers fitted

traces of body filler

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake pipe covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2011 100,564 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

brake pipe covers fitted

n/s & o/s inner steering arms have a minor plar

sill covers fitted

under body slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 90,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 125,731 miles

1. slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jan 2008 125,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

1. slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2006 108,072 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 107,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight blow exhaust

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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P835 PUB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P835 PUB, 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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P835 PUB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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