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P459 JES

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,205 mi
Last recorded76,205 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 JES
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,499 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,499 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,503 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,503 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,940 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 63,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,152 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 56,163 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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P459 JES is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc 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 P459 JES, 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 P459 JES registered?

P459 JES is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P459 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P459 JES 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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