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P427 HUD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,045 mi
Last recorded44,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 HUD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,288 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 42,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Tyre has cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread wearing thin.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,897 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,897 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,568 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 37,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,573 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 36,573 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 35,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil level high

Fail 13 Jul 2011 35,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil level high

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,850 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 33,849 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,842 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,529 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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P427 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P427 HUD, 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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P427 HUD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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