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P904 MSX

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,995 mi
Last recorded93,995 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 MSX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,995 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre sidewall damage

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 93,992 miles

Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre sidewall damage

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,999 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 86,999 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 82,573 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 82,573 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,560 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both outer sills covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 74,076 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 74,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,184 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 67,184 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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P904 MSX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P904 MSX, 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 P904 MSX registered?

P904 MSX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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