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P679 VBM

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,668 mi
Last recorded122,668 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 VBM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 122,668 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

General corrosion under body, inner sills and wheel arches. both sides.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has been modified and lowered. Back seats have been removed.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,699 miles

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

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has been modified

Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,400 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,900 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 101,899 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 100,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,987 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,432 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,279 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,707 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,165 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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P679 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P679 VBM, 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 P679 VBM registered?

P679 VBM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P679 VBM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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