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P178 YUF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,696 mi
Last recorded76,696 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 YUF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,696 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,873 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,861 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,875 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,906 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,573 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,412 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 48,483 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 48,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P178 YUF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P178 YUF, 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 P178 YUF registered?

P178 YUF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P178 YUF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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