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P510 HJC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,792 mi
Last recorded113,792 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 HJC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,792 miles

both front tyres near limit

Fail 1 Sep 2015 113,786 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres near limit

Fail 28 Aug 2015 113,728 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking Rack Leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2014 108,466 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,689 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,428 miles

o/s/r brake effort only just passed

Fail 25 Aug 2011 87,329 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,332 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 48,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P510 HJC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P510 HJC, 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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P510 HJC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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