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P59 VGJ

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,933 mi
Last recorded128,933 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 VGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,933 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 128,930 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts exhaust rubbing pipe,(marked) (3.6.B.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,414 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 120,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,339 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 118,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 116,863 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 116,863 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all 3 wipers are split

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,775 miles

advise condensation in o/s/r lamp

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,233 miles

advise brake pedal rubber starting to split

advise condensation in o/s/r lamp

Pass 1 Mar 2011 104,660 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing,brake pedal rubber worn

driveshaft cv gaiters deteriorating

nearside door mirror damaged and insecure

nearside wiper blade rubber deteriorated

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

water ingress into offside rear lamp unit

Fail 1 Mar 2011 104,660 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing,brake pedal rubber worn

driveshaft cv gaiters deteriorating

nearside door mirror damaged and insecure

nearside wiper blade rubber deteriorated

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

water ingress into offside rear lamp unit

Pass 11 Mar 2010 102,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,294 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

headlight lenses fading

nearside door mirror broken

Fail 20 Mar 2009 100,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

headlight lenses fading

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,287 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre deteriorating and has slight flatspot

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2006 95,285 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 VGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P59 VGJ, 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 P59 VGJ registered?

P59 VGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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