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P949 NLO

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,283 mi
Last recorded70,283 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 NLO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 70,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2013 67,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 May 2013 67,253 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 64,160 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 64,160 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 62,289 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2011 62,289 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,572 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2010 60,572 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2008 57,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2007 55,572 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 55,572 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,275 miles

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

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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P949 NLO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P949 NLO, 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 P949 NLO registered?

P949 NLO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P949 NLO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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