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P771 WGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,239 mi
Last recorded160,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 WGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 160,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure, EMISSIONS NOT TESTED. (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill cover fitted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill cover fitted (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 149,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 149,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 136,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

offside headlamp has poor pattern

offside rear outer door handle insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2015 136,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

offside headlamp has poor pattern

offside rear outer door handle insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 125,183 miles

suspension bushes perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 125,183 miles

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

osf rack boot perished

suspension bushes perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,323 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp inop but no visible wiring benefit of doubt given.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 112,314 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp inop but no visible wiring benefit of doubt given.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,809 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread and o/s/r worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers

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

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 1 Jul 2011 106,809 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread and o/s/r worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers

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

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,425 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers

rear registration plate faded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 101,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers

rear registration plate faded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,661 miles

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

plastic sill covers

Fail 3 Jul 2009 93,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic sill covers

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,117 miles

plastic sill covers

Fail 30 Jun 2008 86,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic sill covers

Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,842 miles

as per original vt 32

Fail 19 Jun 2007 78,842 miles

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

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

bumpers scuffed

front brake pads worn

plastic sill covers

rear registration plate fadded

rear silencer tail pipe hits bumper

some ovality in o/s/r brake drum

Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,323 miles

as per original vt32 no 113795486183

Fail 4 Jul 2006 70,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front bumper scuffed

n/s/front tyre worn outside edge

nail in tread n/s/rear tyre

plastic outer body sill covers fitted

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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P771 WGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P771 WGJ, 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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P771 WGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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