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P214 GTV

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,235 mi
Last recorded145,235 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 GTV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 145,235 miles

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

o/ rear arch corroded,not yet jagged edges

slight noise o/s rear wheelbearing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 145,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/ rear arch corroded,not yet jagged edges

slight noise o/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 139,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 139,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 132,322 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 132,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2008 125,350 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 125,336 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres have slight damage on sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2007 117,290 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 117,290 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2006 109,706 miles

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

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 26 Jul 2005 102,493 miles

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

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

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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P214 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P214 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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P214 GTV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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