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P702 WSU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,399 mi
Last recorded112,399 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 WSU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 112,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 112,398 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 111,124 miles

nearside wing mirror

Fail 25 Nov 2015 111,142 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

nearside wing mirror

Pass 27 Nov 2014 110,175 miles

Drivers seat has play in adjustment mechanism. seat is secure

Most componants under vehicle have a build up of surface rust but are working as intended

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 110,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Drivers seat has play in adjustment mechanism. seat is secure

Most componants under vehicle have a build up of surface rust but are working as intended

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 108,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 108,865 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 106,716 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,946 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 104,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 103,051 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 103,051 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 101,304 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 101,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 99,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,416 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,709 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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P702 WSU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P702 WSU, 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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P702 WSU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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