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P345 WUB

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,595 mi
Last recorded88,595 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 WUB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,037 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 80,123 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 78,273 miles

Both front discs back plates are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,654 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 70,654 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,168 miles

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

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 13 Feb 2017 64,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,586 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 59,170 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,170 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,070 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 57,070 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,099 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,325 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,961 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 36,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,002 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 35,002 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,642 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 32,642 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,620 miles

Offside Rear 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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P345 WUB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P345 WUB, 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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P345 WUB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P345 WUB shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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