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P86 PLD

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,769 mi
Last recorded121,769 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 PLD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 121,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 121,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 120,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 114,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,223 miles

front ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2021 101,156 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 101,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 95,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 89,903 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2015 89,898 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,493 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 81,493 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,184 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,695 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 59,237 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 59,237 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,853 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 48,358 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 43,789 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,789 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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P86 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P86 PLD, 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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P86 PLD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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