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P642 ECJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 ECJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,790 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014
Fail 31 May 2014 100,542 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 81,827 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 77,457 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 73,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 68,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,700 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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P642 ECJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P642 ECJ, 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 P642 ECJ registered?

P642 ECJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P642 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 ECJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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