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P866 SHX

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,206 mi
Last recorded96,206 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 SHX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 96,206 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osr (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,184 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 89,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 83,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,312 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 75,234 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside + nearside rear trailing arms bushes starting to split

offside head lamp poor beam pattern - borderline pass

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,012 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,902 miles

front brake discs worn thin - BORDERLINE PASS

offside head lamp - beam pattern poor - borderline pass

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,681 miles

o/s/r trailing arm bush is starting to split,eye level stop light in-op unable to determine if connected.

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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P866 SHX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P866 SHX, 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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P866 SHX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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