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P172 TAM

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,034 mi
Last recorded75,034 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 TAM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,075 miles

slight blow on centre exhast system and rusty

slight brake judder in front brakes

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coatings

unable to check outer sills fully due side pannels fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,043 miles

slight splitting in n/s and o/s/rear trailing arm bushes

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coverings

unable to check outersills fully due to side panels fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,634 miles

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective covers

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepannels fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,894 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 58,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,080 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,056 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)

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2006 54,056 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

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 TAM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TAM, 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 TAM registered?

P172 TAM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P172 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 TAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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