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P249 JJA

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 JJA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 115,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 107,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,082 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust badly corroded

heavy corrosion on chassie and running gear

multi-V belt cracking

n/s/f braking sticking

sump pan corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2009 101,082 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust badly corroded

heavy corrosion on chassie and running gear

multi-V belt cracking

n/s/f braking sticking

sump pan corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 86,697 miles

REAR NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DISCOULERED.

Fail 2 Aug 2006 79,536 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,536 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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P249 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P249 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 P249 JJA registered?

P249 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P249 JJA safe to buy?

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