MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak engine. ()
r/o/s outer wing corroded + filler.
oil leaks.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ripped. (8.2.2)
oil leaks.
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front floors corroded
high level stop light inoprative
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front floors corroded
high level stop light inoprative
advise n/s rear no plate lamp deteriorating
advise no rear wiper fitted
advise oil leaks
advise tracking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise n/s rear no plate lamp deteriorating
advise no rear wiper fitted
advise oil leaks
advise tracking
advise n/s front rack gaiter deteriorating
advise o/s front tyre inner edge getting low
strong advise front floors corroded
strong advise front no plate deteriorated
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
advise centre section of exhaust heavily corroded
advise front brake pads getting low
advise n/s front rack gaiter deteriorating
advise o/s front tyre inner edge getting low
strong advise front floors corroded
strong advise front no plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise front no plate deteriorating
advise lower radiator clamp corrpded away
advise n/s rear tyre at min requirement outer section
advise s/corrosion to o/s front floor
advise front position lamps deteriorating
advise n/s wiper split at end
advise possible driveshaft joint wear may be noisy on full lock
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISE N/S REAR LENS CRACKED
ADVISE NO BLADE ON REAR WIPER
ADVISE S/CORROSION TO FRONT FLOORS
sill covers fitted
advise:nearside rear light lens cracked
advise:offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and outer side wall cracked
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISE FRONT B/PADS LOW
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P218 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P218 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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P218 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.
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