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P188 JTS

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,590 mi
Last recorded65,590 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 JTS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,590 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 65,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,265 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres slight cracked

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

off side rear tyre slight cracked+ worn iner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,265 miles

both front tyres slight cracked

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

off side rear tyre slight cracked+ worn iner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2007 46,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,957 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 45,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 40,890 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 40,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P188 JTS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P188 JTS, 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 P188 JTS registered?

P188 JTS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P188 JTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 JTS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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