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P439 PPW

1997 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,293 mi
Last recorded87,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 PPW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,293 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all discs have corrosion on faces probably due to standing and lack of use, advise clean up

o/s/f dipped beam came on and stayed working once tapped

Pass 30 Jan 2008 78,104 miles

Corrosion on O/S/F inner wing

Cuts in N/S/R tyre

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

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

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

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

Slight play and knocking in steering rack

Very slight play in O/S/F top ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 78,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Clutch pedal pad missing

Corrosion on O/S/F inner wing

Cuts in N/S/R tyre

Front number plate holder loose

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

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

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

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

Slight play and knocking in steering rack

Very slight play in O/S/F top ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,261 miles

Clutch pedal pad missing

Middle and rear exhaust corroded

Brake pedal pad badly worn. BORDERLINE PASSD

N/S/R and O/S/R trailing arm bushes perishing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Slight play and knocking from steering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 64,978 miles

front number plate a little loose

rear number plate deteriorating

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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P439 PPW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P439 PPW, 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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P439 PPW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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