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P739 LWG

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,137 mi
Last recorded113,137 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 LWG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 113,137 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 6 Feb 2012 113,137 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 1 Feb 2011 102,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished slightly and o/s/r low on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,240 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly and o/s/r low on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,275 miles

N/S/F tyre low on edges still o.k middle of tread

front and rear number plate water damaged still readable

Fail 12 Feb 2010 93,275 miles

N/S/F tyre low on edges still o.k middle of tread

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plate water damaged still readable

Fail 13 Feb 2009 83,496 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,496 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,319 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,722 miles

Both rear falcon bushes satarting to split

Front brakes 23per out of balance and slightly jumpy in rollers

O/S/F tyre wearing low inner edge Needs tracking

Pass 10 Feb 2006 48,926 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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P739 LWG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P739 LWG, 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 P739 LWG registered?

P739 LWG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P739 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P739 LWG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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