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P481 TYG

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,972 mi
Last recorded130,972 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 TYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 130,972 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 129,174 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 129,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner wheel-arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner wheel-arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 127,244 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 124,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 124,666 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 122,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 120,625 miles

offside rear inner tyre tread wear

Pass 22 Jan 2011 116,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 113,805 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 110,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 107,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside handbrake efficency slightly low

Pass 20 Jan 2007 102,876 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 99,010 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 98,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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P481 TYG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P481 TYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P481 TYG registered?

P481 TYG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P481 TYG safe to buy?

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