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P43 DVJ

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 DVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,734 miles

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

outer cv boots deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,936 miles

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

both sides outer cv boots cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,314 miles

both sides outer cv boots deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,269 miles

both sides rear suspension pendulum bushes deteriorating

outer cv boots cracking

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link joint

Fail 4 Mar 2015 86,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear suspension pendulum bushes deteriorating

outer cv boots cracking

slight play offside front anti roll bar drop link joint

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both sides rear suspension pendulum bushes deteriorating

offside front tyre worn badly

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,703 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,470 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both sides rear pendulum bushes splitting and cracking

screen chipped

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,135 miles

both sides rear pendulum bushes splitting and cracking

screen chipped

Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,000 miles

both sides rear pendulum bushes cracking and splitting

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,789 miles

both sides rear suspension pendulum bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2009 66,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both sides rear suspension pendulum bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,349 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections very corroded

offside front tyre worn

screen scratched

Fail 8 Mar 2007 57,402 miles

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

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,402 miles

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,987 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low.

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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P43 DVJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P43 DVJ, 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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P43 DVJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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