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P844 HFL

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,382 mi
Last recorded96,382 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 HFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 96,382 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 96,378 miles

All suspension components lightly corroded

Floor pans corroded along seams

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible pipe to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible pipe to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,369 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Floor pans corroded along seams

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,366 miles

Floor pans corroded along seams

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,331 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroding

floor pan corroding on seams

Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + low on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner floors box areas corrode/holed

suspension components showing signs of corrosion in places

under floor corrosion in places

Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked/perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 94,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front sill corroded under side skirt trim

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 93,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front sill corroded under side skirt trim

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,665 miles

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

advise both rear wheel arches small holes

advise n/s/r floor/sill small hole

advise sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2016 91,633 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise both rear wheel arches small holes

advise n/s/r floor/sill small hole

advise sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,998 miles

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

advise sill covers not allowing a full inspection of sills

Fail 19 Jan 2016 87,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise sill covers not allowing a full inspection of sills

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,274 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 80,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Starting to corrode at rear of chassis and wheel arches.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,044 miles

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

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

Starting to corrode at rear of chassis and wheel arches.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 77,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,979 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,662 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,673 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf brake sticking slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,365 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,249 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,478 miles

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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P844 HFL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P844 HFL, 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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P844 HFL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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