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P623 UMW

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,708 mi
Last recorded12,708 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 UMW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,708 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 12,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,789 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,955 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 101,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 96,504 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 96,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer drive shaft gaiters getting weak

front and rear number plates delaminating

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,003 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,675 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,978 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 64,701 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

side wall cracks to o/s/r tyre

unable to check sills plastic covers fitted

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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P623 UMW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P623 UMW, 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 P623 UMW registered?

P623 UMW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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