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P655 VYG

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,878 mi
Last recorded135,878 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 VYG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 135,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

areas of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 118,328 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing signs of corrosion (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing signs of corrosion (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,718 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 105,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 29 May 2014 105,106 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear axle bushes deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 21 May 2013 100,614 miles

Aux belt missing which drives air con pump

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 100,614 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Aux belt missing which drives air con pump

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 96,600 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Pass 17 May 2012 96,600 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 20 May 2011 91,530 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Noise from auxiliary belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 May 2011 91,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Noise from auxiliary belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2010 86,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 81,034 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 81,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,347 miles

both cv boots cracking

front tyres on or near limit

rear axle main bushes cracking/perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,333 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 70,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,897 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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P655 VYG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P655 VYG, 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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P655 VYG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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