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P261 VWV

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,259 mi
Last recorded127,259 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 VWV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 127,259 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in both front track rod inner joints

Fail 14 Apr 2015 127,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in both front track rod inner joints

Pass 22 Mar 2014 122,075 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2013 111,981 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in both front track rods

rear seats missing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 111,274 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in both front track rods

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats missing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,532 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,496 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 51,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,549 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 44,542 miles

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

1. middle rear seat belt not fully checked, due to a child seat being restrained

Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,841 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 39,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. ** MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED, DUE TO A CHILD RESTRAINT BEING FITTED** † †2. n/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit

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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P261 VWV is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P261 VWV, 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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P261 VWV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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