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P552 JJC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,692 mi
Last recorded145,692 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 JJC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 145,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 141,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 139,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged cracked inner sidewal 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing retreaded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & retreaded (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump pulley distorted (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 138,105 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre & rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing retreaded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & retreaded (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump pulley distorted (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 136,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

re-treaded tyre fitted to offside front

Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,856 miles

2 retread tyres fitted

3 alloy wheels and 1 steel fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 133,064 miles

Front both front tyres have the words Retread on them.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,327 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p.a.s pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,459 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering pump pulley distorted/n/s/f tyre worn and perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

power steering pump pulley buckled

Fail 17 Aug 2016 121,815 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

power steering pump pulley buckled

Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,412 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f wiperblade worn/parking brake slighty low effort

power steering pump pulley distorted/oil leak/rear tyres worn

Fail 11 Aug 2015 115,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 110,918 miles

Near sdie rear door outside handle assembly held in place with tape.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 110,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Near sdie rear door outside handle assembly held in place with tape.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 105,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 105,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 101,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,014 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs warning light on

Pass 27 Aug 2011 94,820 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking very badly

srs light has tape over

steering wheel covering loose

wipers do not park when switch off

Fail 20 Aug 2011 94,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking very badly

srs light has tape over

steering wheel covering loose

wipers do not park when switch off

Pass 1 Sep 2010 90,822 miles

Plastic cover over front to rear petrol and brake lines.

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

SRS light on dash. Air bags deactivated.

Tyre wall deteriated on n/s/r tyre.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Plastic cover over front to rear petrol and brake lines.

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

SRS light on dash. Air bags deactivated.

Tyre wall deteriated on n/s/r tyre.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,431 miles

Plastic outer sills and brake pipe covers restrict full inspection

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

SRS light on

Tyre n/s/r side wall deteriating

Fail 2 Sep 2009 87,426 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic outer sills and brake pipe covers restrict full inspection

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

SRS light on

Tyre n/s/r side wall deteriating

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,853 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 75,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 60,621 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 60,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside 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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P552 JJC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P552 JJC, 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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P552 JJC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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