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P961 TBT

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,971 mi
Last recorded102,971 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 TBT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,971 miles

offside washer jet innop

Fail 17 Dec 2015 102,971 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor pan (5.2.6)

offside washer jet innop

Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,367 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 96,367 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 83,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 76,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 69,941 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,202 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,170 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 45,026 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 45,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P961 TBT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P961 TBT, 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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P961 TBT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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