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P943 AFX

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,539 mi
Last recorded71,539 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 AFX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 71,539 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 70,807 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 70,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 69,082 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,764 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS SOLID & HAVE LITTLE REBOUND - NO DAMPENING ACTION

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 62,764 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS SOLID & HAVE LITTLE REBOUND - NO DAMPENING ACTION

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,788 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,773 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 56,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,348 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 53,348 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,986 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 50,986 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,494 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,252 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,295 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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P943 AFX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P943 AFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P943 AFX registered?

P943 AFX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P943 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 AFX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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