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P427 OKJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,614 mi
Last recorded140,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 OKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 140,614 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 135,241 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 135,166 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,229 miles

front brake pipes and brake hose ferrules covered with grease

nearside front upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner edge & perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Jun 2015 119,671 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Jun 2014 111,488 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,665 miles

slight rust o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,068 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 94,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,785 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 80,148 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 74,731 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 OKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P427 OKJ, 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 OKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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