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P363 VYG

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 VYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,931 miles

nearside door mirror cover is brocken

wiper motor is noisey

Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

nearside door mirror cover is brocken

wiper motor is noisey

Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,907 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,451 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 79,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,302 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 77,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,292 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 73,259 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,935 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

SRS light on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,935 miles

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

SRS light on

Fail 15 Mar 2011 70,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,358 miles

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

srs light illuminated

Fail 12 Apr 2010 68,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light illuminated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,039 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,951 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 61,947 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,081 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,120 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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P363 VYG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P363 VYG, 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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P363 VYG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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