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P448 YPJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,024 mi
Last recorded115,024 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 YPJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,024 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,693 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 108,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 108,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2016 104,660 miles

nsr and osr trailing arm bush worn

Pass 22 May 2015 103,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,896 miles

nsr and osr trailing arm bush s worn

Fail 6 Jun 2014 101,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsr and osr trailing arm bush s worn

Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,719 miles

os door mirror glass has damage

Fail 4 Jan 2013 96,719 miles

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

os door mirror glass has damage

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 88,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,145 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 82,145 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 78,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,241 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 70,586 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 65,367 miles

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

rear number plate slight faded

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 YPJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P448 YPJ, 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 YPJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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