MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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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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