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P127 PGH

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,107 mi
Last recorded93,107 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 PGH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,107 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 93,107 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,524 miles

Oil leak

tape on offside mirror

Fail 26 Jul 2014 91,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

tape on offside mirror

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

foot brake has slight travel

rear wiper blade split

tape on offside mirror

Fail 30 Jul 2013 88,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

foot brake has slight travel

rear wiper blade split

tape on offside mirror

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,641 miles

tape on offside mirror

Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tape on offside mirror

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,799 miles

front discs slightly lipped

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

tape on o/s mirror

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,136 miles

nearside outer c.v gaitor weeping

slight binding both rear brakes

tape on nearside headlamp

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,693 miles

tape on offside mirror casing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 77,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tape on offside mirror casing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,665 miles

nearside front tyre perished

slight travel parking brake

Fail 2 Jul 2008 72,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

c.v joint noisey

offside rear tyre perished and slight damage to outer side wall

slight travel parking brake

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 67,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,503 miles

handbrake has sligt travel

Pass 4 Jul 2005 54,280 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 54,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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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P127 PGH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P127 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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P127 PGH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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