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P686 PMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

80,730 mi
Last recorded80,730 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 PMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2020 80,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Centre brake light not working

Clutch pedal rubber cover worn smooth

Driver side front window inoperative

Driver side rear lamp unit cracked and has water inside the lamp unit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger side front wing damaged

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Feb 2019 80,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear light has slight damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2019 80,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear light has slight damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2018 80,212 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

clutch slipping

offside rear light has slight damage

slightly oil leaks at engine sump gasket

Pass 27 Feb 2017 79,922 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn smooth

slightly crack at offside rear light

Fail 25 Feb 2017 79,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn smooth

slightly crack at offside rear light

Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,905 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near side rear wheel rust

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,465 miles

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

clutch slipping

offside front tyre slightly worn at inside edge

offside rear light has slight damaged

slightly corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,465 miles

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

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

clutch slipping

offside front tyre slightly worn at inside edge

offside rear light has slight damaged

slightly corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,904 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre slightly worn at inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2014 78,486 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Pass 22 Feb 2014 78,486 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,226 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Fail 9 Feb 2013 78,203 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Fail 18 Feb 2012 77,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

sump gasket leaking oil

Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

sump gasket leaking oil

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,464 miles

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

centre rear top stop lamp is not working

Fail 19 Feb 2011 75,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre rear top stop lamp is not working

Pass 20 Feb 2010 71,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,319 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 69,319 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear door handle is defective

rear wiperblade is worn

Pass 23 Feb 2008 67,808 miles

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

centre rear top brake light is not working

rear wiperblade worn

Fail 23 Feb 2008 67,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre rear top brake light is not working

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 65,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 61,782 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 61,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P686 PMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P686 PMJ, 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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P686 PMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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