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P277 FJM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,891 mi
Last recorded64,891 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 FJM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 64,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 61,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,238 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 59,210 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 56,500 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 56,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 52,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,520 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,201 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 33,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,186 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 26,129 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 26,129 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,111 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 26,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,587 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,869 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,926 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,984 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 19,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate cracked

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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P277 FJM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P277 FJM, 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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P277 FJM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 February 1997.

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