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P849 NLC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,940 mi
Last recorded104,940 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 104,940 miles

srs light on

Fail 28 Apr 2012 104,940 miles

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

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

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

srs light on

Fail 27 Apr 2011 102,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,579 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,227 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 95,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 82,129 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 82,129 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear radius arm bushes perished †offside rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Feb 2006 79,786 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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P849 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P849 NLC, 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 P849 NLC registered?

P849 NLC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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