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P952 POW

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,766 mi
Last recorded123,766 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 POW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 123,766 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

N/S/R TYRE 1.6MM AND OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2009 123,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

N/S/R TYRE 1.6MM AND OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen chipped

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f and n/s/f outer driveshaft gaiters cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,088 miles

Front engine mounting cracking

Rear anti rollbar mounting bushes have play

Pass 1 Aug 2007 100,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 84,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2006 84,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2005 72,225 miles

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

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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P952 POW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P952 POW, 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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P952 POW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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