MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside head lamp image
nearside rear tyre (outer edge)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
air bag lamp stays on
both front road wheels rubing inner wheel arch
both front tyres (on inner edge)
brake fluid level
nearside c/v boot
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
air bag lamp stays on
both front road wheels rubing inner wheel arch
both front tyres (on inner edge)
brake fluid level
nearside c/v boot
nearside head lamp image
nearside rear tyre (outer edge)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres bit low inner edges. both rear lower link main bushes in poor condition
both front tyres bit low inner edges. both rear lower link main bushes in poor condition
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P742 JVM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P742 JVM, 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 P742 JVM registered?
P742 JVM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.
Is P742 JVM safe to buy?
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