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P970 EUX

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

185,911 mi
Last recorded185,911 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 EUX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 185,911 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 185,911 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 177,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gear box mountain poor and corroded

petrol pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

slight wear in o/s rack arm

Fail 18 Mar 2015 177,139 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner wing gearbox mountain poor and wing corroded

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components

rear petrol pipes corroded

slight wear in o/s rack

Pass 16 Apr 2014 174,316 miles

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

n/s rear foot brake not locking out

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight drag on n/s front brake

slight wear in rack and pinion

small amount of corrosion close to o/s gearbox mounting

Fail 21 Mar 2014 174,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s rear brake not locking out

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight drag on n/s front brake

slight wear in o/f rack and pinion

small amount of corrosion close to o/s gearbox mounting

Pass 9 Apr 2013 171,047 miles

both power belts poor

slight wear in o/s stering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2013 170,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both power belts cracking

front exhaust heat shield loose

slight wear in o/s stering arm

Pass 13 Apr 2012 167,548 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 167,480 miles

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

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 163,716 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 163,657 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)

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 158,496 miles

Both rear shox lower bushes worn

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front gearbox mounting worn

Rear brakes require attention

Fail 1 Apr 2010 158,496 miles

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

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

Both rear shox lower bushes worn

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front gearbox mounting worn

Rear brakes require attention

Pass 31 Mar 2009 152,055 miles

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

N/s number plate light slightly dim

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 18 Apr 2008 141,010 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes poor

o/s front bottom leg to shockabsorber bush poor

Fail 18 Apr 2008 141,010 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear trailing arm front bushes poor

o/s front bottom leg to shockabsorber bush poor

Fail 19 Feb 2007 122,923 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 122,923 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 109,897 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 109,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s wiper rubber is worn.

advise replacement of o/s rear tyre.tread is distorted.

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

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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P970 EUX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 P970 EUX, 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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P970 EUX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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