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P226 ERC

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,582 mi
Last recorded98,582 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 ERC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,582 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,876 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,602 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 94,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,406 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,683 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,956 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,770 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 65,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,404 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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P226 ERC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P226 ERC, 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 P226 ERC registered?

P226 ERC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P226 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 ERC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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