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P721 WGN

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,891 mi
Last recorded167,891 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP721 WGN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 167,891 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 167,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 167,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 163,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 163,277 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 132,540 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 132,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 102,227 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 102,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P721 WGN is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P721 WGN, 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 P721 WGN registered?

P721 WGN is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P721 WGN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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