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P144 JVP

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

40,922 mi
Last recorded40,922 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 JVP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 40,201 miles

under seal all over under neath

Fail 13 Feb 2020 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forn and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 40,191 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened all over under neath (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Air/vacuum reservoir drain device not operating correctly (1.1.9 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 39,972 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,288 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 38,284 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,501 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,748 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,262 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2011 34,262 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,533 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f seat belt slightly fluffing.

slight cracking to n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,644 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

very slight cracking to n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 32,644 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake fluid level just above minimum.

very slight cracking to n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,080 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 28,892 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 28,892 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,345 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,710 miles

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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P144 JVP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P144 JVP, 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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P144 JVP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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