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P47 MOW

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,790 mi
Last recorded108,790 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 MOW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,790 miles

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

hunting p]on tick over

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,726 miles

engine hunting at idle speed

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

covers on sills

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2013 102,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

covers on sills

engine hunting at idle speed

under body sills chassis various stages corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,003 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 97,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,896 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 91 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,225 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 85,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 80,201 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,632 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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P47 MOW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P47 MOW, 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 P47 MOW registered?

P47 MOW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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