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P457 JAL

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 JAL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 102,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

outer sills have covers on them

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sills have covers on them

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 99,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cannot see pad life

keep check on o/s rear main suspension bush

Fail 25 Jun 2012 93,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cannot see pad life

keep check on o/s rear main suspension bush

Pass 26 May 2011 88,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,543 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,391 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,349 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 64,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,359 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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P457 JAL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 P457 JAL, 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 P457 JAL registered?

P457 JAL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P457 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P457 JAL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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