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P403 YBR

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,719 mi
Last recorded81,719 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 YBR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,642 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,843 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PAERISHED AND HEAVILY SPLITTING

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES HEAVILY SPLIT AND STARTING TO CREAK

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,701 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R SWINGING ARM MOUNTINGS SPLITTING.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s & n/s rear tyre sidewalls surface crackes

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,959 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,326 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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P403 YBR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P403 YBR, 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 P403 YBR registered?

P403 YBR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P403 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P403 YBR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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