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P943 NVV

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 NVV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 84,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,259 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,650 miles

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints leaking grease no play at time of test

offside rear coil spring badly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2008 67,650 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints leaking grease no play at time of test

offside rear coil spring badly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2007 64,763 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

adv 15 % imbalance on front brakes at time of test

adv both front floors next to jacking points on sill blistered and corroded

adv both rear coil springs heavily corroded

adv front pads appear low

adv rear number plate starting to fade but still readable for suitable distance

strong adv both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges

strong adv exhaust heavily corroded

very strong adv both front lower arms corroded and blistered

very strong adv front suspension subframe heavily corroded and blistered in places

Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,763 miles

adv 15 % imbalance on front brakes at time of test

adv both front floors next to jacking points on sill blistered and corroded

adv both rear coil springs heavily corroded

adv front pads appear low

adv rear number plate starting to fade but still readable for suitable distance

strong adv both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges

strong adv exhaust heavily corroded

very strong adv both front lower arms corroded and blistered

very strong adv front suspension subframe heavily corroded and blistered in places

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,440 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit

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 NVV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P943 NVV, 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 P943 NVV registered?

P943 NVV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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