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P300 JRH

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,290 mi
Last recorded142,290 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 JRH
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 142,290 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 142,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 138,382 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 132,546 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 119,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 108,304 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 108,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,896 miles

N/S front headlight and Aim O.K at time of test.

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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 88,059 miles

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

O/S and N/S headlight aim o.k at time of test.

O/S front wiper blade split.

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

Slight travel on handbrake o.k at time of test.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 88,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S and N/S headlight aim o.k at time of test.

O/S front wiper blade split.

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

Slight travel on handbrake o.k at time of test.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 84,767 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 84,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

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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P300 JRH is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P300 JRH, 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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P300 JRH is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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