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P148 WGK

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,860 mi
Last recorded142,860 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 WGK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 142,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bottom radiator hose securing clip deteriorated & insecure

centre stop light not working

engine coolant level low

engine oil sump corroding

fuel filler pipe corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded front to rear

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 9 Jul 2012 136,472 miles

Rear large trailing arm bush at o/s becoming worn.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 136,360 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear large trailing arm bush at o/s becoming worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 128,433 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes.

Corrosion on main brake pipe.

Crack in o/s door mirror glass.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 128,433 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Corrosion on fuel pipes.

Corrosion on main brake pipe.

Crack in o/s door mirror glass.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,823 miles

Crack in o/s door mirror.

Front tyre wearing on inner edge at o/s.

Play in o/s front top ball joint.

Rear tyre at n/s on 1.6mm wear bars & worn on outer edge will soon need changing.

Rear tyre at o/s aproaching wear bars.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 116,629 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 110,943 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes o/s & n/s becoming worn.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 105,943 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 105,730 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 94,369 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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P148 WGK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P148 WGK, 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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P148 WGK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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