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P296 VGG

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,701 mi
Last recorded110,701 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 VGG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 110,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 84,564 miles

Offside Sill has corrosion

Corrosion to O/S floor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 84,564 miles

Corrosion to O/S floor

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sill has corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 73,855 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 64,023 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 64,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,093 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 60,093 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,106 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,330 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,342 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,897 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,063 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,584 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,199 miles

handbrake has very little reserve travel left

nearside rear swivel mouting bush starting to tear

unable to fully check outersills due to plastic covers

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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P296 VGG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P296 VGG, 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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P296 VGG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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