MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front too back x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes rusty
general corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both parking brake cable brackets insecure.
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear light unit damaged and loose.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre size different front to rear.
Windscreen washer bottle top missing.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)
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)
Nearside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Both parking brake cable brackets insecure.
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front to rear brake and fuel pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear light unit damaged and loose.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Tyre size different front to rear.
Windscreen washer bottle top missing.
Body damage.
Engine management warning lamp on.
Front brackets of both parking brake cables insecure.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front wing insecure.
Offside mirror loose but secure.
Radiator temporarily secured.
Tyre size different front to rear.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Body damage.
Engine management warning lamp on.
Front brackets of both parking brake cables insecure.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front wing insecure.
Offside mirror loose but secure.
Radiator temporarily secured.
Tyre size different front to rear.
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
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)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Airbag not fitted.
Body damage.
Engine management warning lamp on.
Front brackets of both parking brake cables insecure.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipes corroded towards rear of vehicle.
Gear knob missing.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front wing insecure.
Nearside rear light unit loose but secure.
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside mirror loose but secure.
Rear bumper insecure
Slight play in steering rack.
Tyre size different front to rear.
Air intake insecure.
Radiator insecure.
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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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P278 SGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P278 SGJ, 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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P278 SGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 1997.
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