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P356 JEV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,729 mi
Last recorded73,729 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 JEV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,729 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 73,664 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken in half (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,412 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,137 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,617 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 59,173 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 8 Mar 2013 59,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 110,175 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,803 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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P356 JEV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P356 JEV, 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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What year was P356 JEV registered?

P356 JEV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P356 JEV safe to buy?

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