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P934 PLH

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

264,470 mi
Last recorded264,470 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP934 PLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 264,470 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTING BUSHES WORN AND SPLITTING (JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 248,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chipped (just acceptable) (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (offside rear just acceptable)

Pass 22 Dec 2020 234,870 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 220,229 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bush perishing

Offside Rear axle bush perishing

underside of vehicle components corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2019 220,229 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bush perishing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axle bush perishing

underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2018 205,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Springs corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2017 187,821 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 187,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 169,294 miles

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 151,014 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm rear bushes deteriorated

rear number plate water ingress(just acceptable)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 134,351 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 10 Jun 2014 134,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 24 Jun 2013 119,855 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 119,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,167 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 102,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorated/perished

rear number plate water ingress

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,992 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorated/perished

rear number plate water ingress

Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,805 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,000 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 44,000 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 41,792 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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P934 PLH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc 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 P934 PLH, 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 P934 PLH registered?

P934 PLH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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