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P272 WBO

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,795 mi
Last recorded125,795 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 WBO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 125,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,576 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 125,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 125,217 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

sill covers fitted

slight binding nearside rear brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,742 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 124,736 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 121,861 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,861 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 117,781 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing has slightly roughness

Fail 5 Feb 2010 117,781 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing has slightly roughness

Pass 4 Feb 2009 113,031 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 113,031 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 108,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 102,455 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 102,455 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 98,406 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 98,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WBO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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