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P451 OJN

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,133 mi
Last recorded121,133 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 OJN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,133 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 121,128 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 113,636 miles

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

slight movement on offside steering

Fail 1 Jun 2011 106,321 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 106,321 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 99,524 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 99,524 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,311 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 86,150 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 129,681 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 129,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 117,376 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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P451 OJN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P451 OJN, 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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What year was P451 OJN registered?

P451 OJN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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