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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.
Nearside Front Bumper damage, taped up. No sharp edges, secure.
Nearside Front Non Obligatory side mirror damaged.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays and sill covers fitted.
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.
Nearside Front Bumper damage, taped up. No sharp edges, secure.
Nearside Front Non Obligatory side mirror damaged.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Undertrays and sill covers fitted.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
reverse lamp inoperative
sill covers fitted
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
aims slightly faded
both rear suspension arm main bushed corroding & splitting away!
front floors corroding!
oil leaks
rust & corrosion in various places
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
aims slightly faded
both rear suspension arm main bushed corroding & splitting away!
front floors corroding!
oil leaks
rust & corrosion in various places
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sill covers fitted
rust patches in various places & front floors corroding
small oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
battery slightly loose
rust patches in various places & front floors corroding
small oil leaks
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
aims slightly faded
all swivel boots badly perished & small splits
rear suspension arm bushes corroding
rust patches in various places
Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
heavy rust & corrosion patches
suspension boots & bushes heavily perished
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
heavy rust & corrosion patches
suspension boots & bushes heavily perished
tested in wet conditions
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both headlight aims have dim images
front number plate damaged
under body, floor pans, chassis etc heavily corroded
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlight aims have dim images (lenses misted)
front number plate damaged
under body, sills, floor pans, suspension, exhaust etc corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
baffles gone in exhaust centre box
both headlight aims have dim images (lenses misted)
front number plate damaged
under body, sills, floor pans, suspension, exhaust etc corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside wiper smearing screen
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear pin in the inner sidewall of offside rear tyre
headlamp lenses deteriorated
underbody has areas of corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both head light aims dim images
front number plate cracked
underbody, suspension, brake pipes etc corroded
both front inner rack ends have slight play
both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorated
drivers seat belt is slow to retract
o/s/r rear tyre perished
rear registration plate is faded slightly
surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
both front inner rack ends have slight play
both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers are deteriorated
both rear tyres are badly cracked on tread
drivers seat belt is slow to retract
nearside rear tyre worn low and close to legal limit
rear registration plate is faded slightly
surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components
rear number plate slightly faded
slight corrosion to brake pipes
slight corrosion to underbody
slight damage to windscreen
rear number plate slightly faded
slight corrosion to underbody and to all brake pipes
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius 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)
unable to see front pads
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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)
unable to see front pads
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P837 PTR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PTR, 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 PTR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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