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P205 YNJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,220 mi
Last recorded77,220 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 YNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 77,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRALING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WHEEL ARCH AND INNER SILL WITH 30CMM OF REAR SEAT BELT MOUNT AND TRALLING ARM (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRALING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 May 2017 66,607 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,812 miles

ADVISE check tracking

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

front n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

small tear on end of n/s wiper blade

some corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 58,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE check tracking

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

front n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

small tear on end of n/s wiper blade

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 51,431 miles

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 14 May 2014 45,145 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 43,933 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 41,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,936 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,845 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 30,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P205 YNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P205 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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What year was P205 YNJ registered?

P205 YNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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