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P54 WNJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,695 mi
Last recorded83,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 WNJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,695 miles

all four tyre's cracking

front disc's rusty

offside front floor pan rusting

rear number plate waer damaged

Fail 3 May 2012 82,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 82,930 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 81,290 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 126,866 miles

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

Oil leak

both front floors crusty

both rear tyres perished

nearside outer sill crusty

Pass 30 Apr 2009 122,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 115,454 miles

unable to inspect brake pipes above fuel tank due to being covered by plastic trim

Pass 19 Mar 2007 107,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 107,012 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 102,036 miles

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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P54 WNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P54 WNJ, 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 P54 WNJ registered?

P54 WNJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P54 WNJ safe to buy?

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