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P429 OKJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,657 mi
Last recorded95,657 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 OKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 84,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,202 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 69,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,518 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,625 miles

nearside front tyre badly perished/cracking

tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,498 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion underside of car in places

tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,242 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 44,223 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,159 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,240 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 38,809 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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P429 OKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P429 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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P429 OKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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