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P966 MEV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,846 mi
Last recorded73,846 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 MEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 73,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front splash shield damaged

Fail 8 May 2026 73,846 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested n\w (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front splash shield damaged

Pass 19 May 2025 70,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 67,005 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 64,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 64,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner steering rack

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Jan 2021 61,781 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner steering rack

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,844 miles

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and both starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,703 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing low inner tread

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,321 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,616 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,732 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,716 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2011 34,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,746 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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P966 MEV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P966 MEV, 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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P966 MEV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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