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P749 GRD

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,770 mi
Last recorded117,770 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 GRD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,770 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer cv boot pin holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 117,770 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot pin holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,303 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front and rear numberplates starting to fade

Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 100,072 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 95,551 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 95,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 91,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,500 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,410 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 82,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 82,254 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 75,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,681 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 58,763 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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P749 GRD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P749 GRD, 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 P749 GRD registered?

P749 GRD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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