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P343 WUA

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 WUA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,948 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both front tyres low on inner edges

advise cracks in both rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,590 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,590 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,613 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 85,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 82,761 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,200 miles

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

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

clutch pedal take up point low

front registration plate stonechipped

offside rear wheelarch corroding

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyre treads worn low inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2009 71,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyre treads worn low inner edges

both parking brake calipers, levers not on off stops when brake released.

o/s/r brake binding so unable to check wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 66,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,918 miles

both front outer cv gaiters starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner tread almost to cords

Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,881 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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P343 WUA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,797cc 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 P343 WUA, 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 WUA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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