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P162 JVP

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,971 mi
Last recorded121,971 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 JVP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 121,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 120,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 119,589 miles

both wiper blades

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,857 miles

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

offside front gearbox mounting rubber

Pass 6 Dec 2012 115,668 miles

nearside rear bumper to wheelarch

offside rear wheelarch

Pass 14 Dec 2011 111,799 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 106,444 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 100,115 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 100,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,760 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 87,008 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,435 miles

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

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

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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P162 JVP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P162 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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What year was P162 JVP registered?

P162 JVP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P162 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 JVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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