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P838 RPW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,402 mi
Last recorded105,402 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 RPW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 105,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 16 May 2019 105,402 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear cannot fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 95,593 miles

both rear wheel arches rusting

front to rear fuel and brake pipes rusting

Fail 8 May 2018 95,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel arches rusting

front to rear fuel and brake pipes rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,267 miles

both rear wheel arches to sills rusting

Fail 19 Apr 2017 90,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear wheel arches to sills rusting

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,447 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,762 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 55,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,938 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,092 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 38,084 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,122 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 35,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P838 RPW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P838 RPW, 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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P838 RPW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P838 RPW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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