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P57 YFT

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 YFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,376 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,860 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 28 Oct 2009 80,844 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Oct 2008 74,562 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 74,562 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,837 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 66,006 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 66,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 61,997 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 61,997 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P57 YFT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P57 YFT, 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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P57 YFT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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