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P892 AFT

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,802 mi
Last recorded169,802 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 AFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 169,802 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 164,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on nearside and offside front and rear floors

Fail 22 Jan 2016 164,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on nearside and offside front and rear floors

Pass 26 Jan 2015 152,076 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both head lights mounting brackets breaking

Fail 23 Jan 2015 152,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both head lights mounting brackets breaking

Fail 17 Nov 2014 150,954 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Oct 2013 130,365 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Middle and rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 130,365 miles

Middle and rear exhaust corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 123,192 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 123,192 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 116,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 116,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 115,777 miles

corrosion at;front floors,o/s/r wheel arch,front lower arms,brake pipes,front brake discs.chip to screen.rear number plate delaminating.perishing to both rear arm bushes,n/s/f tyre.unable to check outer sills due to covers.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 115,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion at;front floors,o/s/r wheel arch,front lower arms,brake pipes,front brake discs.chip to screen.rear number plate delaminating.perishing to both rear arm bushes,n/s/f tyre.unable to check outer sills due to covers.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,228 miles

corrosion at;front floors,front lower arms,brake pipes,brake discs.rear number plate faded.o/s door mirror repaired.both h/light patterns poor.n/s/f tyre perishing,n/s/r on limits.both rear trailing arm bushes perishing.unable to check outer sills du

Fail 4 Aug 2009 115,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

corrosion at;front floors,front lower arms,brake pipes,brake discs.rear number plate faded.o/s door mirror repaired.both h/light patterns poor.n/s/f tyre perishing,n/s/r on limits.both rear trailing arm bushes perishing.unable to check outer sills du

Pass 4 Aug 2008 110,946 miles

chip to screen.o/s door mirror repaired.rear no plate fading.radiator leaking.both rear trailing arm bushes perishing.n/s/r tyre on limits.corrosion starting at underbody,front lower arms,rear brake pipes.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 103,320 miles

o/s door mirror repaired.chip to screen and o/s wiper blade split.corrosion at;both front lower arms and n/s/r brake pipe.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 96,370 miles

chip to screen.o/s door mirror repaired.corrosion starting at;both fron t lower arms,n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes,exhaust.o/s/r tyre on limits.front disc pads low.imbalance on rear brakes.both rear trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 25 Jul 2005 85,974 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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P892 AFT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P892 AFT, 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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P892 AFT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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