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P281 UYG

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 UYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 144,380 miles

rear brake efforts just within limits,emissions taken time to clear limits

rear brakes slight judder,front and rear tyres diff size,both front tyres wearing low on tread,both rear shockers slightly damp,steering rack area bit damp,exhaust deteriorating/rattly,front brakes just met balance requirement,oil leak/spill

Fail 9 Jan 2013 144,380 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes slight judder,front and rear tyres diff size,both front tyres wearing low on tread,both rear shockers slightly damp,steering rack area bit damp,exhaust deteriorating/rattly,front brakes just met balance requirement,oil leak/spill

Pass 4 Jan 2012 105,601 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

offside rear wing corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2011 68,949 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,174 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

interior mirror insecure

slight corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,611 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 45,589 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,231 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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P281 UYG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P281 UYG, 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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P281 UYG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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