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P490 TYG

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,713 mi
Last recorded51,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 TYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,713 miles

Catalytic converter protective shield deteriorated

Front Wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edges

Offside front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

SRS light on dash

Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,679 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Catalytic converter protective shield deteriorated

Front Wiper blades starting to smear

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edges

Offside front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

SRS light on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,180 miles

Both Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked...

Off Side Front Tyre Outer Wall Cracked,,

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,219 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,728 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,486 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,840 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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P490 TYG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 P490 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.

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What year was P490 TYG registered?

P490 TYG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P490 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 TYG 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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