CarVerify

Free Car Check

P197 TYJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,386 mi
Last recorded62,386 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 TYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 62,386 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension

corrosion on offside front floor

damage on nearside windscreen

number plates deteriorated

wear in rear arm bushes

Fail 31 May 2016 62,386 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion on front and rear suspension

corrosion on offside front floor

corrosion/pitting on rear discs

damage on nearside windscreen

number plates deteriorated

wear in rear arm bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,896 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension

corrosion on front floor

damage on nearside windscreen

front number plate discoloured

offside front tyre wearing low and perished

wear in rear arm bushes

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,960 miles

corrosion on front floor

corrosion on rear discs

damage on nearside windscreen

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing low

wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,138 miles

corrosion on rear discs

damage on nearside windscreen

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear in rear arm bushes

Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,138 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

damage on nearside windscreen

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

wear in rear arm bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,280 miles

damage on nearside windscreen

general corrosion on and around rear suspension

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,825 miles

corrosion on and around front and rear suspension

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,999 miles

corrosion on offside front floor

damage on nearside windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,316 miles

corrosion on nearside rear disc

damage on nearside windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,377 miles

damage on nearside windscreen

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,022 miles

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

corrosion and slight leak on exhaust

corrosion on rear discs

damage on nearside windscreen

discolouration on rear number plate

Pass 16 Jan 2006 44,069 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear number plate discolouring

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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P197 TYJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P197 TYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P197 TYJ?

You can check the full history of P197 TYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P197 TYJ registered?

P197 TYJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P197 TYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 TYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P197 TYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P197 TYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.