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P711 JWG

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,164 mi
Last recorded73,164 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 JWG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,164 miles

battery clamp loose

high level stop innop

n/s outer cv boot cracking

o/s washer partially blocked

various panels corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

battery clamp loose

high level stop innop

n/s outer cv boot cracking

o/s washer partially blocked

various panels corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,829 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded (at rear)

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape.

outer cv gaiters cracking.

outer sills covered in plastic trim.

stonechips in windscreen.

various suspension components corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded and slight blow on rear.

front to rear brake pipes corroded (at rear)

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape.

outer cv gaiters cracking.

outer sills covered in plastic trim.

stonechips in windscreen.

various suspension components corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,287 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 17 Mar 2014 58,287 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre flat

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged with nail in tread

stone chip in screen

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,172 miles

offside & nearside rear bake pipes to drums corroded......

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,905 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 48,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,182 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,013 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 43,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,716 miles

clean & grease steel brake pipes.....

Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,514 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)

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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P711 JWG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P711 JWG, 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 P711 JWG registered?

P711 JWG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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