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P379 GJM

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,926 mi
Last recorded142,926 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 GJM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 142,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s body damaged.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 139,055 miles

Both front tyres worn low.

o/s/r light lense damaged.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 133,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front reg plate cracked.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 133,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front reg plate cracked.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 128,460 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 128,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 123,656 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 123,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 119,144 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 119,116 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2005 115,396 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P379 GJM is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P379 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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P379 GJM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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