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P524 YGF

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,396 mi
Last recorded120,396 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 YGF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,988 miles

Co2 Emmissions very close to limits. Recommend further investigation.

Pass 15 May 2013 100,632 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 100,632 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 91,615 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

parking brake sluggish in operation

Fail 12 May 2012 91,615 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

parking brake sluggish in operation

Pass 24 May 2011 86,422 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 81,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 72,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 63,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,894 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 60,894 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2006 53,447 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge. †

Fail 16 May 2006 53,447 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge. †

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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P524 YGF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P524 YGF, 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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What year was P524 YGF registered?

P524 YGF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P524 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 YGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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