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P991 EUX

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,346 mi
Last recorded163,346 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 EUX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 163,346 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 160,383 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch corrosion less than 30 cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 155,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 155,634 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 148,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge - 185/60/14

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 145,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding /deteriorating.

Fail 5 May 2017 145,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding /deteriorating.

offside rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 17 May 2016 136,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 136,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 128,428 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2015 128,428 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 123,196 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 123,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 116,702 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 116,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 109,996 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r suspension rubber bush perished/slight movement

Pass 19 May 2011 102,984 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON==REAR SUSP BUSHES PERISHING==CV BOOTS PERISHED==CRACKING IN NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 25 May 2010 96,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 96,232 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BR FLUID LOW==REAR PADS APPEAR LOW==SRS LIGHT ON==

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK FRONT BALL JOINTS AND W BEARINGS DUE TO ,PLAY IN RACK

Pass 20 May 2009 90,766 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 90,764 miles

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

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

OSF TYRE1,8MM REQ TRACK==AIR BAG LIGHT ON==BOTH REAR RAD ARM BUSHES SPLIT==CV BOOTS PERISHING==RIB BELTS CRACKING==REAR NO PLATE POOR

Pass 15 May 2008 84,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 79,288 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 79,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

REAR NO PLATE POOR==REAR RAD ARM BUSHES SPLIT/PERISHING==

Pass 19 May 2006 70,741 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REQ TRACKING==REAR NO PLATE POOR==REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES PEREISHING

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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P991 EUX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P991 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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P991 EUX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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