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P972 UFB

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,893 mi
Last recorded92,893 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 UFB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,893 miles

Radiator leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2019 92,893 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Radiator leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,221 miles

Parking brake 17% only just passed

Fail 4 Apr 2018 89,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-60-14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake 17% only just passed

Tracking check

Tyre pressures

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 88,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired not fixed to bracket on hub (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately retaining bracket not fixed (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Drivers door (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately retaining bracket not fixed (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust Box Baffles Collasped

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,521 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,586 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,855 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,239 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 58,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,139 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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P972 UFB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P972 UFB, 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 P972 UFB registered?

P972 UFB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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