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P743 UGP

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,975 mi
Last recorded160,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 UGP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 160,975 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel archs corroded

suspension components dry/rusty

underside dry/rusty ..various patchs to sills /front floor

Pass 25 May 2016 156,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf / nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seat fitted at time of test

exhaust tail pipe knocking

front exhaust pipe has nut missing

Fail 24 May 2016 156,281 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf / nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

child seat fitted at time of test

exhaust tail pipe knocking

front exhaust pipe has nut missing

Pass 18 May 2015 153,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 148,264 miles

Front exhaust corroded & weak.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2014 148,255 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust corroded & weak.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 143,680 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f floor near jacking points slightly weak.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished & cracked.

plastics covering outer sills.

Pass 25 May 2012 139,220 miles

o/s sun visor not returning fully

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windsreen has slight damage outside zone a

Pass 26 May 2011 133,841 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 124,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 117,634 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 108,923 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 100,417 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 95,515 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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P743 UGP is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P743 UGP, 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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P743 UGP is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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