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P505 OJA

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,983 mi
Last recorded141,983 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 OJA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 141,983 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 135,392 miles

INSECURE FRONT/REAR NUMBER PLATE

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDE REAR (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 135,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDE REAR (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working O/S (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FRONT (8.2.3)

INSECURE FRONT/REAR NUMBER PLATE

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDE REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,759 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,493 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 117,250 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 112,853 miles

Flex in rear lower arm bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2011 112,622 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Flex in rear lower arm bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 105,009 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 104,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 96,998 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,888 miles

steering rack has movement n/s and o/s

Fail 14 Aug 2008 84,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

steering rack has movement n/s and o/s

Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,123 miles

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

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2007 79,123 miles

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

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)

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2007 79,092 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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,847 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 70,847 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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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P505 OJA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P505 OJA, 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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P505 OJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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