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P448 FFJ

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,799 mi
Last recorded73,799 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 FFJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,799 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 73,630 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,531 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2012 69,531 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both the rear tyres are becoming deterated & cracking in the sidewalls & treaded area

un able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,551 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2009 61,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2008 58,031 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

un able to fully inspect outer body sills, front to rear metal brake & fuel pipes due to plastic trims fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,031 miles

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

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

un able to fully inspect outer body sills, front to rear metal brake & fuel pipes due to plastic trims fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,314 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,407 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 50,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 39,731 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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P448 FFJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P448 FFJ, 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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P448 FFJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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