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P407 LJM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 LJM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 141,071 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 141,002 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front floors rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2010 135,100 miles

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

Parking brake: parking 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp patterns weak

rear radius arm bushes deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2009 129,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 121,096 miles

chip in screen

front c.v boots perishing

outer sills covered

service brake only just met legal requirements

slight play in n/s steering rack

surface corrosion front floor pans

Fail 19 Jul 2008 120,680 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front outer c.v boots perishing

outer sills covered

slight play in n/s steering rack

small chip in windscreen

surface corrosion front floor pans

Pass 6 Jul 2007 109,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 102,789 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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P407 LJM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P407 LJM, 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 P407 LJM registered?

P407 LJM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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