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J696 WEP

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,181 mi
Last recorded204,181 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 WEP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 204,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 203,357 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 186,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 175,516 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber showing signs of starting to leak,but still working.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 166,781 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 166,772 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 155,373 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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J696 WEP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J696 WEP, 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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J696 WEP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is J696 WEP safe to buy?

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