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P447 UGF

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,058 mi
Last recorded48,058 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 UGF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 48,058 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 44,691 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 40,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 40,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached cap for d bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 38,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 36,651 miles

High travel on park brake lever

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Requires attention (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Requires attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,987 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 32,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 9 Aug 2019 30,019 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 30,019 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 25,398 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,965 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 22,965 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 18,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,401 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,991 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly and effort becoming low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,871 miles

stop lamp in rear window not working

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,873 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 12,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 11,546 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND LEAKING SLIGHTLY

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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P447 UGF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P447 UGF, 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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P447 UGF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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