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P381 VYG

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 VYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades split

long park brake travel

Pass 27 Jul 2015 89,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front wiper blades split

long park brake travel

Pass 12 Jun 2014 86,981 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 86,877 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 84,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long handbrake travel

Fail 1 Jun 2012 81,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low effort offside rear service brake

plastic sill covers fitted

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,222 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low effort offside rear service brake

plastic sill covers fitted

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,351 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,226 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,221 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 72,154 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 72,154 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 69,302 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 67,190 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 67,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2006 64,272 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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P381 VYG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P381 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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What year was P381 VYG registered?

P381 VYG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P381 VYG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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