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P326 EJK

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,353 mi
Last recorded62,353 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 EJK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 62,353 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,838 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 59,837 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,073 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 58,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,057 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 50,839 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 50,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,458 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,749 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion to both rear lower outer wheel arches

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,246 miles

corrosion to offside rear lower outer wheel arch

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,185 miles

offside outer c.v. boot shows signs of leaking

rear radius arm centre mountings deteriorating

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,185 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside outer c.v. boot shows signs of leaking

rear radius arm centre mountings deteriorating

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s rear brakes weaker

outer sills obscured

Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,509 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

outer sills obscured

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,297 miles

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

foot brake has a lot of travel rear brakes require adjusting

nearside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

foot brake has a lot of travel rear brakes require adjusting

nearside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,150 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 32,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,350 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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P326 EJK is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P326 EJK, 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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P326 EJK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P326 EJK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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