MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack end seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack end seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sill covers fitted
Engine has an oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak by sump
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak by sump
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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P947 OEV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 P947 OEV, 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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P947 OEV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 1997.
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