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P245 JJA

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 JJA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,151 miles

Front bumper insecure

damage to o/s/f drivers door

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2011 82,323 miles

all tyres worn

front cross member corroded

rear chassis sections corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn

front cross member corroded

rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,484 miles

Damage to nearside front

Front brake discs corroded

Front to back brake pipes corroded under plastic covers(close to fail)

Rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,400 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,580 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 58,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,678 miles

n/s mirror broken

Pass 28 Nov 2005 53,687 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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P245 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P245 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 P245 JJA registered?

P245 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P245 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 JJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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