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J800 PAB

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,482 mi
Last recorded86,482 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 PAB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 86,482 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 86,482 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,398 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 72,398 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 54,614 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 54,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,571 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,610 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 34,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,265 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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J800 PAB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 J800 PAB, 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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J800 PAB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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