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P641 JJA

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,463 mi
Last recorded94,463 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 JJA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 94,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all exposed sections (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section, system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,615 miles

Metal fuel pipes general corrosion

General corrosion to exposed metal brake pipes

General corrosion to the front and rear suspention components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to steering and suspension parts

general corrosion to exposed metal brake pipes

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 90,424 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to steering and suspension parts

general corrosion to exposed metal brake pipes

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded

general corrosion to steering and suspension parts

nearside front tyre wearing low becoming badly worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,523 miles

exhaust centre and centre to rear connection badly corroded

nearside door mirror housing damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2012 80,523 miles

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

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

exhaust centre and centre to rear connection badly corroded

front nearside offside wiper blades worn and split

nearside door mirror housing damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,140 miles

Oil leak

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

tank filler neck repaired and has been tapped up

Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,075 miles

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

hand brake effort becoming poor

rear number plate condition poor, front number plate damaged

tank filler neck corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2010 75,075 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

hand brake effort becoming poor

rear number plate condition poor, front number plate damaged

tank filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,891 miles

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

front and rear number plate condition poor

fuel tank filler pipes becoming corroded

spare tyre condition poor

Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,242 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,532 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P641 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P641 JJA, 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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P641 JJA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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