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P84 LYB

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

132,923 mi
Last recorded132,923 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 LYB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 132,923 miles

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s rack boot small split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

rust patches

Fail 2 Jun 2015 132,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s mirror cover missing

o/s rack boot small split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

rust patches

Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,787 miles

rust patches

Fail 26 Jun 2013 106,787 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rust patches

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,430 miles

slight exhuast blow

Fail 25 Jun 2012 94,430 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight exhuast blow

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,039 miles

chips on screen

rust patches

Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips on screen

o/s/r tyre on limit & smooth on inner edge

rust patches

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,415 miles

child seat fitted

chips on screen

n/s/ aim slightly dim

o/s/r tyre close

rust patches

slight ex. leaks

Fail 15 Jun 2010 86,415 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted

chips on screen

n/s/ aim slightly dim

o/s/r tyre close

rust patches

slight ex. leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chips in screen

Fail 9 Jul 2009 83,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chips in screen

Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust patches

slight run-out offside front

small chips in screen

small splits on offside blade

Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,237 miles

chips on front windscreen

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

rust patches

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2007 81,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips on screen †rust patches †o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2006 79,626 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s mirror glass cracked

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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P84 LYB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 P84 LYB, 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 P84 LYB registered?

P84 LYB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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