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P143 RGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,677 mi
Last recorded150,677 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 RGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 150,677 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 146,183 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 138,604 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 138,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Strongly adv,n/s/r tyre 2 nails in tread (unrepairable) .Slight play in both, top rear suspension mounts.Slight wear in both rear radius arm bushes. Play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

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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P143 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P143 RGJ, 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 P143 RGJ registered?

P143 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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