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P128 PGV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,224 mi
Last recorded88,224 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 PGV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 88,224 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 82,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,584 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 69,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,680 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,893 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 146,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,010 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,387 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,337 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,647 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,441 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,031 miles

not rear reg plate poor

Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,354 miles

rear exhaust grotty

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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P128 PGV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P128 PGV, 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 P128 PGV registered?

P128 PGV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P128 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P128 PGV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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