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P837 PBD

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,075 mi
Last recorded127,075 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 PBD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 127,075 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 124,082 miles

Both rear inner sills covered heavily with sealant

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle has sill covers fitted

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2017 124,082 miles

Both rear inner sills covered heavily with sealant

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle has sill covers fitted

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,107 miles

Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

O/S/R suspension mounting prescribed area (inner sill) covered with bodyfiller

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

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 107,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,995 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 99,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 99,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake fluid level very close to minimum

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,102 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 87,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 78,564 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,378 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,634 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,685 miles

CHIP TO SCREEN

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE SWAPPED WITH SPARE (CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 1 Dec 2006 63,685 miles

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

CHIP TO SCREEN

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

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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P837 PBD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P837 PBD, 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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P837 PBD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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