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P83 BTA

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,486 mi
Last recorded157,486 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 BTA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 157,486 miles

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

bonnet corroding.

no spare fitted at time of test.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes almost split/deteriorated.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 157,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

bonnet corroding.

no spare fitted at time of test.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes almost split/deteriorated.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 144,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 144,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 132,056 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNABLE TO CHECK SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SKIRTS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,574 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 102,588 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 90,680 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight play o/s of steering rack

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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P83 BTA is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P83 BTA, 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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What year was P83 BTA registered?

P83 BTA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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