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P74 WNY

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,538 mi
Last recorded72,538 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 WNY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 55,207 miles

both rear trailing arm mtg bushes starting to split

Fail 6 Feb 2014 55,207 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm mtg bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,356 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,877 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,877 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,254 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2010 48,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,433 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 46,433 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 44,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condensation o/s headlamp

ex/front pipe rattles

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,380 miles

condensation o/s headlamp

ex/front pipe rattles

Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,317 miles

slight play on s/wheel

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,466 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 40,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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P74 WNY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P74 WNY, 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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P74 WNY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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