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P343 GJM

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

163,361 mi
Last recorded163,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 GJM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 163,361 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2013 163,361 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s front windscreen wiper split

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2012 159,684 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

wheel trims fitted o/s front,o/s rear and n/s rear,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 28 May 2012 159,684 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

wheel trims fitted o/s front,o/s rear and n/s rear,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 31 May 2011 153,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

brake pedal rubber wearing through on lower corner but still secure

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2011 153,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal rubber wearing through on lower corner but still secure

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2010 142,914 miles

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

n/s rear tyre worn heavily on outside edge

Fail 24 May 2010 142,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

n/s front wiper split on end

n/s rear tyre worn heavily on outside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 134,601 miles

nail or screw in n/s front tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2009 134,601 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nail or screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 125,879 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 116,072 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 116,072 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2006 108,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 108,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P343 GJM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P343 GJM, 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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P343 GJM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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