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P959 CPM

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,632 mi
Last recorded115,632 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 CPM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 115,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 115,632 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 115,324 miles

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,376 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 113,376 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,221 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 107,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,028 miles

Offside Rear bumper has slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,429 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,253 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,197 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 76,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,343 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded

nearside outer c.v gaiter cracking

nearside rear wheel arch starting to rust

offside outer c.v gaiter cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

o/s inner washer jet poor

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,825 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,356 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,554 miles

both front tyre treads wearing inner edges

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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P959 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P959 CPM, 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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What year was P959 CPM registered?

P959 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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