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P504 FJF

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,368 mi
Last recorded66,368 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 FJF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,368 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion starting rear wheel arches

Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion starting rear wheel arches

Pass 28 Jan 2017 61,353 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,904 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passengers front door handle broken but still opens

Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,903 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passengers front door handle broken but still opens

Pass 17 Jan 2015 50,350 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 50,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,766 miles

airbag warning light on

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread & damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre in poor condition, cracking in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,413 miles

airbag warning light on

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall also cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

airbag warning light on

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall also cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,262 miles

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,447 miles

airbag warning light on

cracks starting to appear in tread face

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,142 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,055 miles

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

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

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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P504 FJF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P504 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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P504 FJF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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