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P209 GTV

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 GTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2016 139,534 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 132,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,162 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 105,221 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 98,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,145 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 82,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,015 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,339 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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P209 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P209 GTV, 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 P209 GTV registered?

P209 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P209 GTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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