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P50 EJC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,278 mi
Last recorded57,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 EJC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at jackin piont (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

both front antiroll bar drop links heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,240 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at jackin piont (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

both front antiroll bar drop links heavily corroded

front pads low, discs corroded, near side front brake slightly sticking

Fail 21 Aug 2015 55,936 miles

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

N/s rear tyre deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,936 miles

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

N/s rear tyre deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,727 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,256 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 43,255 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2009 40,589 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 40,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 36,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,885 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,435 miles

Nearside 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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P50 EJC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P50 EJC, 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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P50 EJC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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