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P21 AYJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,307 mi
Last recorded242,307 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 AYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 242,307 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items Removed From Drivers View Prior to Test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Shock Absorber Mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Sunstrip Fitted But Not Obscuring Drivers View

Fail 4 Apr 2016 241,892 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drumstick end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing middle no anchor point! possibly under the seat? (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front beam pattern weak

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

fuel lines corroded

insecure load removed before test

items removed from drivers view before test

sunstrip fitted but is opaque"see through"

Pass 14 Feb 2015 225,618 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 225,616 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 212,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full plastic sill covers fitted

radiator falling apart and core missing

Fail 14 Feb 2014 212,698 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full plastic sill covers fitted

radiator falling apart and core missing

rec wheel alignment

Pass 28 Feb 2013 199,486 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bottm radiator hose leaking

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low 175/70tr13

offside rear quarter panel damaged

radiator core mostly missing

Fail 28 Feb 2013 199,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bottm radiator hose leaking

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low 175/70tr13

offside rear quarter panel damaged

radiator core mostly missing

rec wheel alignment check

Pass 21 Mar 2012 188,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s cv boot deteriorating

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2012 188,795 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s cv boot deteriorating

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 177,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 177,397 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 165,384 miles

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

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

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

n/s door miror insecure

slight play in n/s end of steering rack

slight play in o/s end of steering mrack

Fail 17 Mar 2010 165,384 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

n/s door miror insecure

slight play in n/s end of steering rack

slight play in o/s end of steering mrack

Fail 18 Mar 2009 153,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both ends of rack

Pass 18 Mar 2009 153,563 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both ends of rack

Fail 22 Apr 2008 142,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cover sills fitted

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2008 142,618 miles

cover sills fitted

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2007 125,631 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 108,918 miles

sill covers fitted

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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P21 AYJ 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 50%.

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 P21 AYJ, 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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P21 AYJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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