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P239 GRB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,711 mi
Last recorded104,711 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 GRB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,711 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 104,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking o/s of steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,089 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 98,089 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,840 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2014 94,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,729 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2013 91,792 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,340 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,531 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,707 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 80,707 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,362 miles

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,017 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 66,871 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,124 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 61,124 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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P239 GRB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P239 GRB, 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 P239 GRB registered?

P239 GRB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P239 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P239 GRB shows 18 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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