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P59 PWC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,740 mi
Last recorded97,740 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 PWC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear both trailing arm bushes deteriorated

minor oil leak

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2017 93,613 miles

Nearside cv boot worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear indicators fadded

Rear tyre sidewalls worn

Steering rack boots deteriating

Fail 12 Jun 2017 93,613 miles

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

Nearside cv boot worn

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear indicators fadded

Rear tyre sidewalls worn

Steering rack boots deteriating

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,550 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front cv boot worn

Nearside rear tyre soft and cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2016 89,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front cv boot worn

Nearside rear tyre soft and cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2015 83,142 miles

Nearside front cv boot worn

Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight blow on centre exhaust

Windscreen wipers split

Fail 13 Jun 2015 83,142 miles

Nearside front cv boot worn

Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight blow on centre exhaust

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wipers split

Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,736 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,736 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 72,022 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,916 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 70,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,769 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 67,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 65,984 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 62,987 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,195 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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P59 PWC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P59 PWC, 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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P59 PWC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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