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M274 SNP

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,755 mi
Last recorded142,755 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 SNP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2016 142,755 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 132,846 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 126,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 126,014 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 112,979 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 112,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,391 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 103,391 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 91,244 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear body has corrosion but not considered structural

Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,244 miles

offside rear body has corrosion but not considered structural

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,747 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 81,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all 4 tyres showing sign of perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,949 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,935 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 77,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,530 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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M274 SNP is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M274 SNP, 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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M274 SNP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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