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P206 EUJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,166 mi
Last recorded135,166 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 EUJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 135,166 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 122,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,031 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 109,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 105,438 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 102,286 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 102,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 99,542 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front bumper damaged and insecure

slight play in the nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,849 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside door mirror fixed with tape

Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,787 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside door mirror fixed with tape

Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 88,668 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,963 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

damage to nearside front

Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,020 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,648 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 70,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P206 EUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P206 EUJ, 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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P206 EUJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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