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P405 UHY

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,453 mi
Last recorded137,453 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 UHY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 137,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 124,046 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 112,745 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2012 111,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to chek outer sills

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,722 miles

front exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to chek outer sills

Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,446 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 109,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,305 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 106,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,317 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 89,969 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 89,969 miles

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

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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P405 UHY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P405 UHY, 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 P405 UHY registered?

P405 UHY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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