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P24 YFT

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,278 mi
Last recorded107,278 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 YFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 107,278 miles

Front tyres 175/65/14 Rear tyres 205/40/17

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2009 107,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front tyres 205/40/17

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2007 88,428 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 12 Dec 2007 88,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,601 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 84,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,800 miles

2 slight play on near sise and off side rearsuspension lower arms bushes

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

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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P24 YFT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P24 YFT, 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 P24 YFT registered?

P24 YFT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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