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P144 YGN

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,182 mi
Last recorded83,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 YGN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 83,182 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,082 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust downpipe corroding

front brake pads worn low

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,781 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

trim insecure

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,533 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no; plate cracked

rear no; plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Nov 2014 76,533 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no; plate cracked

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear no; plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,131 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust downpipe/cat corroded

rear no; plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,191 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust downpipe/cat corroded

front and rear no; plates deteriorating

Fail 16 Nov 2012 70,191 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust downpipe/cat corroded

front and rear no; plates deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,565 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

both no; plates deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,134 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 64,130 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,016 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,433 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006
Pass 1 Dec 2005 45,390 miles

rear trailing arm bushes split

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 YGN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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