MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,540 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Middle and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Middle and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Full exhaust slightly deteriorated
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Full exhaust slightly deteriorated
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc's worn and pitted.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc's worn and pitted.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs wearing rear pads wearing
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P978 DBV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P978 DBV, 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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P978 DBV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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