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P887 MSX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,255 mi
Last recorded154,255 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 MSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 154,255 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2016 154,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,142 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 149,142 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 144,959 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 144,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 141,464 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 141,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 135,951 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 131,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,240 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 126,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 119,913 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 113,536 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 113,536 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 108,849 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 103,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 99,100 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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P887 MSX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P887 MSX, 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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P887 MSX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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