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P703 PMJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,347 mi
Last recorded77,347 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 PMJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,347 miles

Nearside track rod end seems to be missing its locking device, however benefit of the doubt has been given. owner advised to investigate.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,807 miles

Rear both main suspension round mounts perished and splitting.

Pass 2 May 2019 70,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,765 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 43,537 miles

Centre high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,941 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 36,261 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deterioating

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,182 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 36,101 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight binding on nsr.brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,689 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 13 Jan 2009 34,048 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,049 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,982 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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P703 PMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P703 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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P703 PMJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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