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P973 CPM

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,312 mi
Last recorded104,312 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 CPM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,312 miles

covers on outer sills

front No plate damaged

significant wear to rear tyres on the inside edges

Fail 25 Apr 2012 104,288 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers on outer sills

front No plate damaged

significant wear to rear tyres on the inside edges

Pass 4 May 2011 92,938 miles

according to the colour of the nearside front brake disc,brake has been binding but no evidence of this was found on test

drivers door handle requires attention

imbalance of 34% between rear brakes

rear and centre parts of the exhaust system corroded

significant wear to offside front tyre on the inside edge

Pass 10 May 2010 81,233 miles

both rear brake drums distorted may cause vibration when braking

imbalance of 40% between rear brakes

nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

unable to inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2010 81,233 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake drums distorted may cause vibration when braking

imbalance of 40% between rear brakes

nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes deteriorated

unable to inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 72,561 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 64,371 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 64,371 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 51,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 42,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 42,301 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 38,597 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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P973 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P973 CPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P973 CPM registered?

P973 CPM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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