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P928 BPR

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP928 BPR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,246 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front tyres low on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2015 90,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,070 miles

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

surface corrosion to parts of front floor and chassis

Fail 9 Jan 2014 86,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface corrosion to parts of front floor and chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,916 miles

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

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

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

front floorpans corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2013 77,916 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

front floorpans corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,392 miles

front number plate damaged/both number plates have honeycomb back ground

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,172 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,768 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

Fail 20 Nov 2009 67,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,858 miles

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

handbrake close to end of travel

Fail 8 Sep 2008 63,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

handbrake close to end of travel

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,465 miles

O/S front og light not in good working order

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 55,587 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 55,582 miles

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

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

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

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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P928 BPR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P928 BPR, 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 P928 BPR registered?

P928 BPR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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