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P227 RGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 RGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 132,526 miles

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

slight misting of oil on power steering pump

Pass 6 Feb 2010 126,739 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust front joint

slight brake bind to o/s/r

Pass 20 Jan 2009 120,316 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 120,227 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nail in o/s/f/tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2008 113,745 miles

slight brake bind in o/s/rear

Pass 15 Feb 2007 107,002 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 106,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 99,640 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 99,455 miles

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

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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P227 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P227 RGJ, 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 P227 RGJ registered?

P227 RGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P227 RGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 RGJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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