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P883 RBK

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,033 mi
Last recorded111,033 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 RBK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,033 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,907 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 102,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,844 miles

front brake pads showing wear

nearside front tyre showing wear near limit

signs of slight dampness to power steering rack

signs of slight wear to offside rear antiroll bar drop link

Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,460 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 93,032 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor corrosion to front floor both sides

slight oil leak from rack offside

water leak rusty clamp bottom hose

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,015 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 85,123 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

signs of perrishing to nearside rack boot

signs of slight corrosion to front floor both sides

signs of slight dampness to power steering rack

signs of wear to nearside front and nearside rear antirollbar drop links

slight perrishing to rear near side trailing arm bush

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,123 miles

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

signs of perrishing to nearside rack boot

signs of slight corrosion to front floor both sides

signs of slight dampness to power steering rack

signs of wear to nearside front and nearside rear antirollbar drop links

slight perrishing to rear near side trailing arm bush

Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,898 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 81,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,530 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 59,411 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,411 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,496 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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P883 RBK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P883 RBK, 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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P883 RBK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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