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P408 JBU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,155 mi
Last recorded128,155 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 JBU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,155 miles

both closing panels /sills slightly corroeded

both floors showing signs of corrosion

both front chassis legs slightly corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear trailing aRM BUSHES slightly perished/starting to unbond

front splitter slightly damaged

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

slight play in nearside front mechanism

Pass 9 Oct 2013 122,008 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

both front headlight glass deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering lock worn may need attention soon

Fail 16 Sep 2013 121,187 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head light glass deteriorated will need attention soon

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyres slightly perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering wheel has had a modification & slight play in bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,818 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 106,646 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 120,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,939 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 90,938 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,195 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 85,185 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,531 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 75,404 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 75,404 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P408 JBU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P408 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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P408 JBU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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