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P470 DEJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,272 mi
Last recorded118,272 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 DEJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,272 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,477 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 107,477 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 69,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,997 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,019 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 65,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,796 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,921 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 58,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,028 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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P470 DEJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P470 DEJ, 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 P470 DEJ registered?

P470 DEJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P470 DEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 DEJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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