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P518 FJF

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,148 mi
Last recorded101,148 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 FJF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,148 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 101,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 95,387 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 95,385 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 92,008 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 92,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P518 FJF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P518 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P518 FJF registered?

P518 FJF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P518 FJF safe to buy?

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