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P305 LWG

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,503 mi
Last recorded128,503 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 LWG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 122,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 119,969 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 119,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,682 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 20 Feb 2012 114,682 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 108,964 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 102,916 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 102,916 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,043 miles

slight peeling on rear number plate

Fail 23 Feb 2009 97,043 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 89,648 miles

n/s + o/s sills covered from veiw by covers

Pass 19 Mar 2007 82,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 74,817 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 74,792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P305 LWG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P305 LWG, 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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What year was P305 LWG registered?

P305 LWG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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