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P203 YNJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,461 mi
Last recorded100,461 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 YNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,461 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flange corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 100,421 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flange corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,392 miles

Front exhaust joining flanges slightly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,781 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,589 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 93,589 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 90,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,756 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,613 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,898 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 78,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 70,147 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,147 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 60,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,230 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,090 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,090 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,870 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,414 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,795 miles

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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P203 YNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P203 YNJ, 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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P203 YNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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