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P274 GCH

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,747 mi
Last recorded73,747 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 GCH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 73,747 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats remove at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2024 73,747 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seats remove at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,618 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replace ASAP trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replace ASAP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replace ASAP trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both number plates recommend replace

Fail 11 Oct 2023 64,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Several leaks on system (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replace ASAP trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replace ASAP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replace ASAP trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

both number plates recommend replace

Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust baffles deteriorating

Fail 12 Oct 2020 55,543 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust baffles deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 43,698 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,198 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,018 miles

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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P274 GCH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P274 GCH, 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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P274 GCH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P274 GCH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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