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P123 WWY

1997 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 WWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2011 96,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 95,341 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 95,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,473 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 87,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 79,728 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 79,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,175 miles

Slight play in ofside front steering rack arm

Fail 5 Jul 2006 70,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P123 WWY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P123 WWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P123 WWY registered?

P123 WWY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P123 WWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 WWY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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