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P286 FJM

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,678 mi
Last recorded133,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 FJM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 133,678 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 130,331 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,422 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 125,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,139 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 19 Apr 2016 106,139 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,083 miles

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

engine management light on

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,822 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 17 Apr 2013 89,822 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine management light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,943 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,518 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 77,518 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,822 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 70,822 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,477 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,074 miles

stonechips in windscreen,child seats fitted to rear,front no plate damaged,oil leaks,both outer cv boots perished,both rear trailing arm bushes perished,exhaust noisey(heatshield loose),exhaust system corroded & slight leak.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,536 miles

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

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

babyseats fitted to offside and nearside rear

both rear tyres perished and tread low

centre exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

front/rear fuel and brake lines encased

oil leak

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

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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P286 FJM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P286 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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P286 FJM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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