MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumper insecure
srs light on
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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P983 FMS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P983 FMS, 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 P983 FMS registered?
P983 FMS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.
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