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P947 OWE

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 OWE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 140,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 140,259 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 140,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody has surface rust.

Wheel caps fitted all 4.

Pass 3 Jun 2023 139,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 139,014 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 138,103 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 138,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 137,631 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 137,631 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 136,252 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 134,271 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 132,443 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 132,443 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 130,640 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 128,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 126,406 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 126,404 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 124,158 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 121,713 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2011 119,568 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 116,636 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2009 113,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2009 113,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2008 110,367 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2007 105,077 miles

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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,504 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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P947 OWE is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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