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P897 LAN

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,797 mi
Last recorded129,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 LAN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2018 129,797 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel foot pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end cap to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end cap to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear plate deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes perished worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes perished and worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,506 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 123,506 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 109,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 109,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,852 miles

both rear arches excessivly corroded

both rear axel bushes splitting

offside front lower suspension arm bush splitting

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

slight engine oil leak

various corrosion to all under body and suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 98,941 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jul 2014 98,809 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jul 2013 92,590 miles

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

brake pipes slighty corroded

chassis corroded

cv gaiters deteriorating

n/s washer jet not working, offside providing sufficient water

rear reg plate deteriorating

suspension and components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,590 miles

brake pipes slighty corroded

chassis corroded

cv gaiters deteriorating

n/s washer jet not working, offside providing sufficient water

rear reg plate deteriorating

suspension and components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,234 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 83,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,507 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 72,376 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,630 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 LAN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc 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 P897 LAN, 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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P897 LAN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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