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P124 PGH

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,092 mi
Last recorded159,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 PGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 159,092 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 159,092 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 153,274 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf fog light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2013 153,274 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf fog light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2012 146,480 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 139,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 139,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 131,518 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 124,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 115,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 107,380 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 83,794 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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P124 PGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P124 PGH, 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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P124 PGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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