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P955 ASB

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,916 mi
Last recorded117,916 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 ASB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 117,916 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 113,686 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 108,640 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 108,638 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 105,902 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 105,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 104,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 104,344 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2008 102,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 102,030 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 97,321 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 97,231 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 90,724 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 90,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P955 ASB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 P955 ASB, 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 P955 ASB registered?

P955 ASB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P955 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P955 ASB 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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