MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,870 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear arches corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
all front and rear suspension components showing corrosion
underside of vehicle showing major welding repairs
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
all front and rear suspension components showing corrosion
underside of vehicle showing major welding repairs
engine covers fitted
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER HOLED (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTRIGGER HOLED (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED (5.2.6)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front 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)
has slight corrosion on monocoque body at front subframe mounts (both sides)
nearside rear brake pipe at flexi hose is coated with grease
offside rear brake pipe at flexi hose is coated with grease
offside rear tyre worn at inner edge
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
has slight corrosion on monocoque body at front subframe mounts (both sides)
nearside rear brake pipe at flexi hose is coated with grease
offside rear brake pipe at flexi hose is coated with grease
offside rear tyre worn at inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on outer wall
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
slight play in steering rack at o/s/f
slight play in steering rack at o/s/f
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front wing dented.
temporary fuel cap fitted
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P297 VGG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P297 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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P297 VGG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 January 1997.
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