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P62 DVJ

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,590 mi
Last recorded155,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 DVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 155,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 153,630 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,803 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 150,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 150,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 145,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 140,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 122,917 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 121,725 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 92,058 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 91,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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P62 DVJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P62 DVJ, 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 P62 DVJ registered?

P62 DVJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P62 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P62 DVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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