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P995 OEV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 OEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,556 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,342 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,059 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 107,059 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,827 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,151 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 100,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,494 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 94,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,007 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 92,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,024 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 88,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,589 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 80,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Small split in inner wall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,020 miles

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

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

Small split in inner wall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,048 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,477 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 73,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 65,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,399 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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P995 OEV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P995 OEV, 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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P995 OEV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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