MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,750 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower control arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of a suspension component, rear lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective Obviously flat ()
Nearside Rear front of the wheel arch is holed and corroded, but not in my opinion in a prescribed area.
Offside Rear front of the wheel arch and near the bumper mounting is holed and corroded, but not in my opinion in a prescribed area.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% imbalanced (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear front of the wheel arch is holed and corroded, but not in my opinion in a prescribed area.
Offside Rear front of the wheel arch and near the bumper mounting is holed and corroded, but not in my opinion in a prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake pipe to cylinder (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
front and rear antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated
underbody corroded
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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P878 CFV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P878 CFV, 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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P878 CFV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 March 1997.
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