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P997 ETO

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,424 mi
Last recorded92,424 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 ETO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 92,424 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S and N/S trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 91,380 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S AND N/S TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s trailing arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 88,279 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s trailing arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 86,794 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box front flange splitting around outer edge small exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 84,275 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box front flange splitting around outer edge small exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

cat heat shield loose

Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield insecure (cat)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,702 miles

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

heat shield on Cat insecure

n/s front c/v boot perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,639 miles

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

Offside Rear corrosion to wheel arch (taped up)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,553 miles

3D effect on rear number plate characters

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch pedal rubber worn through

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,831 miles

o/s rear wheel arch begining to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s rear wheel arch begining to corrode

Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,861 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,399 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,213 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 45,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,782 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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P997 ETO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P997 ETO, 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 P997 ETO registered?

P997 ETO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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