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P731 YWX

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,988 mi
Last recorded129,988 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 YWX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 129,988 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 129,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres getting low

nsf floor rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2011 122,442 miles

front body damaged

nsr wheel arch rusty

rear trailing arm bushes weak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 122,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front body damaged

nsr wheel arch rusty

rear trailing arm bushes weak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear ends damaged

sill plastic covers fitted

tested in snow

Fail 3 Dec 2010 113,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front and rear ends damaged

tested in snow

Pass 17 Nov 2009 103,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,484 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 92,478 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,867 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 82,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,710 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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P731 YWX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P731 YWX, 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 P731 YWX registered?

P731 YWX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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