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P12 GRR

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

147,975 mi
Last recorded147,975 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 GRR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2010 147,975 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside & nearside reare trailing arm bushes splitting & seperating

Pass 25 Apr 2009 135,629 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 135,629 miles

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

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

metal rim on n/s/f

Pass 10 Apr 2008 124,139 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 124,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 115,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 115,317 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 103,856 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 103,856 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P12 GRR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P12 GRR, 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 P12 GRR registered?

P12 GRR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P12 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 GRR shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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