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P486 FJF

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,542 mi
Last recorded122,542 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 FJF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 122,542 miles

Exhaust has repair to centre silencer

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 122,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has repair to centre silencer

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 115,789 miles

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

Rear discs slightly pitted but not seriously weakened.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,341 miles

corrosion has started on both nearside and offside front floors

Fail 13 Sep 2010 108,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion has started on both nearside and offside front floors

Pass 19 Oct 2009 108,156 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,262 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 99,091 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,655 miles

ADVISE MAIN BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P486 FJF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P486 FJF, 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 P486 FJF registered?

P486 FJF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P486 FJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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