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P96 HMD

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,866 mi
Last recorded136,866 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 HMD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 136,866 miles

both front coil springs slight corroded

rear brake pipes slight corrroded

Pass 16 May 2019 121,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 110,876 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 101,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 91,322 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 79,489 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 10 May 2014 79,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f position lamp did not work but started working when bonnet closed recommend have contacts and bulb checked asap

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 18 May 2013 75,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2012 70,743 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,603 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,606 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 55,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 51,291 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 51,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,310 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT WING

Fail 9 Dec 2005 48,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight damage to offside front wing.

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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P96 HMD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P96 HMD, 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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P96 HMD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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