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P903 TNG

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,210 mi
Last recorded160,210 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 TNG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 160,210 miles

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

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Fail 20 May 2015 160,210 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)

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

damage to nearside rear quarter panel

Pass 21 May 2014 157,842 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 154,605 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 154,597 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 150,871 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads thin

Pass 24 May 2012 150,871 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads thin

Pass 26 May 2011 146,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 146,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 140,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to distort and low on tread

Pass 24 May 2010 140,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre starting to distort and low on tread

Pass 1 Jun 2009 133,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 127,444 miles

Suspension bushes getting poor.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 119,957 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 119,957 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)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/R quarter panel damaged.

Rear suspension bushes perishing.

Small chip in front svreen.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 111,917 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 111,917 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 111,917 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)

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

Exhaust corroding.

Small chip in front screen.

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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P903 TNG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P903 TNG, 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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P903 TNG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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