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P938 NOR

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,380 mi
Last recorded80,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 NOR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,380 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,069 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear trailing arm bushes perrished

centre and rear exhaust section corroded

damage to front and rear bumpers and offside front wing

nearside rear tyre outer wall perrished

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,105 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,735 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,069 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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P938 NOR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P938 NOR, 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 P938 NOR registered?

P938 NOR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P938 NOR safe to buy?

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