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P887 UAM

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,798 mi
Last recorded90,798 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 UAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,798 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

front bumper damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

all four tyres worn on edges

front bumper damaged

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,695 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2016 84,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,716 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 70,504 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 56,072 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,119 miles

N/S/R TYRE,SMALL BUMP IN SIDEWALL.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,287 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 35,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,786 miles

unable to fully check front brake pad thickness

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,617 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,582 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 UAM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P887 UAM, 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 UAM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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