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P214 JJA

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,175 mi
Last recorded132,175 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 JJA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 132,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 132,172 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 105,678 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 105,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,772 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,520 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 77,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,852 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 65,852 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,979 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 50,979 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 48,257 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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P214 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JJA, 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 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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