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P312 VGG

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,674 mi
Last recorded67,674 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 VGG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,674 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 67,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,292 miles

nearside rear wing corroded & near fail limit

Fail 14 Oct 2008 66,292 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear wing corroded & near fail limit

Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,971 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,216 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 60,216 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 57,079 miles

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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P312 VGG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P312 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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P312 VGG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P312 VGG safe to buy?

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