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P950 PLH

1997 Honda Civic

Maroon Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

151,786 mi
Last recorded151,786 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 PLH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 151,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 151,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 137,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 126,185 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 126,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,520 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2022 115,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 91,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,943 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in nearside rear light unit

Pass 9 Jun 2016 56,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,300 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 51,585 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 16 May 2013 48,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,653 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,392 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,355 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 rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,338 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,133 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 40,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,742 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,774 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 31,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 26,689 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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P950 PLH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Maroon with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P950 PLH, 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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P950 PLH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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