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P226 JJA

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,784 mi
Last recorded146,784 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 JJA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 146,784 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 132,855 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Outer sills corroded.

Rear brake pipes to rear cylinders corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 126,175 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 126,175 miles

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

Oil level low (topped up)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 121,073 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil looks dirty

fuel filler neck corroded,fuel tank

Fail 13 Apr 2010 121,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil looks dirty

fuel filler neck corroded,fuel tank

Pass 16 Apr 2009 115,443 miles

Brake pipes to both rear cylinders corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 113,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 113,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 105,240 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 105,194 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 97,313 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 97,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P226 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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What year was P226 JJA registered?

P226 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P226 JJA safe to buy?

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