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P272 DDV

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,723 mi
Last recorded106,723 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 DDV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,723 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 106,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,484 miles

some deterioration to offside rear suspension arm large rubber bush, not resulting in excessive movement

some inbalance in rear brakes

Fail 12 Aug 2011 103,484 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

some deterioration to offside rear suspension arm large rubber bush, not resulting in excessive movement

some inbalance in rear brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,616 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 98,616 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper arm nut lose

small oil leak from stearing rack

Pass 16 Jul 2008 84,625 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 84,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,275 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 71,559 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 71,512 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

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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P272 DDV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P272 DDV, 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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P272 DDV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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