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P773 WGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,823 mi
Last recorded86,823 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 WGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension 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)

Pass 16 May 2012 82,851 miles

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

Offside and nearside front floors getting thin.

Pass 12 May 2011 78,267 miles

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

slight splitting in both wiper blades

Pass 13 May 2010 74,347 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 74,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 70,677 miles

advise o/s & n/s front floors to bulkhead rusty & blistered

advise steel brake pipes on o/s & n/s rear cylinders rusty

strong advise o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2009 70,625 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise o/s & n/s front floors to bulkhead rusty & blistered

advise steel brake pipes on o/s & n/s rear cylinders rusty

strong advise o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2008 65,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 57,086 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 48,225 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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P773 WGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P773 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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What year was P773 WGJ registered?

P773 WGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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