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P681 GEC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,870 mi
Last recorded96,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 GEC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2020 96,870 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,286 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 83,544 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 81,642 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,843 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,699 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 74,699 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,212 miles

all front suspension conponents corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 72,183 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

all front suspension conponents corroded

emmisions print out not done due to "off the scale" read out

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,717 miles

battery insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,517 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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P681 GEC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P681 GEC, 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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P681 GEC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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