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P406 JBU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,291 mi
Last recorded80,291 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 JBU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 80,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,210 miles

Offside rear trailing arm bush very poor in condition/badly cracked ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

Fail 14 May 2014 69,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear trailing arm bush very poor in condition/badly cracked ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

Pass 16 May 2013 59,635 miles

offside wiper smears slightly

Fail 16 May 2013 59,634 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,558 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 51,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 51,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 47,955 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 44,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,086 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 40,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P406 JBU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc 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 P406 JBU, 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 P406 JBU registered?

P406 JBU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P406 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 JBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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