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P897 FDY

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

152,508 mi
Last recorded152,508 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 FDY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 152,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 152,507 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Section of Exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 140,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 138,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65-14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 138,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65-14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 135,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 132,669 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 130,046 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 128,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

o/s sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 122,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s sill corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 118,853 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 108,836 miles

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

all four tyres on 3.0 mm

Pass 22 Feb 2013 105,459 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside mirror wobbly.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 101,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 101,376 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,556 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,617 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,685 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 81,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 74,080 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 67,042 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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P897 FDY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P897 FDY, 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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What year was P897 FDY registered?

P897 FDY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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