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P284 HPY

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,805 mi
Last recorded126,805 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 HPY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 126,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note;sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2013 126,790 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

note;sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 123,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes are covered unable see them

Fail 11 Jun 2012 123,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake pipes are covered unable see them

Pass 17 Jun 2011 120,721 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 120,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 118,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to see front to rear pipes due to covers

Pass 22 Jun 2010 118,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to see front to rear pipes due to covers

Pass 24 Jun 2009 115,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fr0nt to rear brake pipes n ot seen due covers sills not seen due to covers

Pass 27 Jun 2008 109,502 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front to rear brake pipes not seen due to covers sills not seen due tocovers

Fail 26 Jun 2008 109,502 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front to rear brake pipes not seen due to covers sills not seen due tocovers

Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes not seen due covers sills not seen due to covers

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,366 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 84,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

unable to see front to rear brake pipes for cover

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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P284 HPY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P284 HPY, 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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P284 HPY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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