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P41 YFT

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,054 mi
Last recorded105,054 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 YFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,054 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

osr bodypanel corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,705 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 100,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,601 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 96,579 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2009 92,964 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 92,964 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 89,865 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf cv boot slight worn

nsr tyre on limit

Fail 10 Jun 2008 89,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

nsf cv boot slight worn

nsr tyre on limit

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,153 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 86,136 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,665 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 81,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2005 75,251 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 75,251 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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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P41 YFT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P41 YFT, 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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P41 YFT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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