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P186 RGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 RGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 87,873 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 84,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brakes slightly grab

both rear brake discs corroded, pitted and worn

nearside rear trailing arm bush worn, cracked and perished

offside rear outer arch corroded

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 13 Dec 2007 84,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brakes slightly grab

both rear brake discs corroded, pitted and worn

nearside rear trailing arm bush worn, cracked and perished

offside rear outer arch corroded

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,426 miles

both front discs worn low - recommend replacement as soon as possible

front brake pads worn low

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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P186 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P186 RGJ, 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 P186 RGJ registered?

P186 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P186 RGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 RGJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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