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P91 LYB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,343 mi
Last recorded80,343 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 LYB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,343 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 5 Jul 2023 80,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing lower balljoint split pin in castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lefthand drive headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2022 74,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 70,287 miles

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front wheel slightly binding

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2021 70,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front wheel slightly binding

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,820 miles

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Offside Front door window not opening

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 63,817 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Offside Front door window not opening

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,634 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,038 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,468 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in sidewalls

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2015 40,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in sidewalls

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 40,443 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,437 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

sill covers fitted

steering and suspension components rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

sill covers fitted

steering and suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,224 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,899 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,581 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,318 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,108 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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P91 LYB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P91 LYB, 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 P91 LYB registered?

P91 LYB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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