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P172 MJA

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,286 mi
Last recorded47,286 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 MJA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 47,286 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 46,181 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,916 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,286 miles

Offside window won't open

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,641 miles

Offside window won't open

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,902 miles

Offside door window won't open

Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 41,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,687 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 39,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,608 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,979 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,700 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 33,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,153 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,378 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 23,251 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P172 MJA 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 86.4%.

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 P172 MJA, 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 P172 MJA registered?

P172 MJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P172 MJA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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