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P452 AYJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1787cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,777 mi
Last recorded174,777 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 AYJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,787cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 174,777 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

raer arches slightly rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2015 161,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 150,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 143,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 139,452 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 139,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f steering rack arm sligt play.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 130,755 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 130,699 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front bumper loose

nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2008 119,789 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 119,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 102,816 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 102,816 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.Battery insecure †2.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers †3.Rear main suspension bushes starting to split †4.Brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating †5.Brake discs corroding on inner edges

6.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

7.n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2005 79,491 miles

both rear compliance bushes are worn

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

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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P452 AYJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,787cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P452 AYJ, 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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P452 AYJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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