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P142 EVN

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,640 mi
Last recorded123,640 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 EVN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 123,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 122,476 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 122,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 121,194 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 120,323 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 120,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 119,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 117,654 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 117,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 116,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 114,491 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 114,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 110,876 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 110,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P142 EVN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P142 EVN, 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 P142 EVN registered?

P142 EVN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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