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P126 GEF

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 GEF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,551 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,888 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,130 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 94,061 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,411 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 76,786 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/r rear body glass sharpe edges

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,715 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 82,713 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P126 GEF is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P126 GEF, 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 P126 GEF registered?

P126 GEF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P126 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 GEF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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