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P121 VCD

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,174 mi
Last recorded68,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 VCD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,174 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,174 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,325 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,229 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 24,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,502 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 23,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,717 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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P121 VCD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P121 VCD, 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 P121 VCD registered?

P121 VCD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P121 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 VCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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