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P776 FKM

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,092 mi
Last recorded137,092 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 FKM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2014 137,092 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 137,092 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,322 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 126,293 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 121,137 miles

Nearside front roadwheel stiff to rotate by hand

all roadwheel valve stems perishing

all underbody metalwork corroded

front brake pads close to excessively worn

front of offside and nearside floor pans starting to corrode

front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside and nearside cv gaiters deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 115,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Side skirts fitted to vehicles sills preventing inspection of some prescribed areas

Underbody starting to show signs of corrosion that may need attention soon.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 106,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 106,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 99,659 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 90,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate needs att

Pass 21 Feb 2008 90,852 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate needs att

Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front no plate needs att

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 23 Feb 2006 76,528 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre exhaust section rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2006 76,528 miles

centre exhaust section rusty

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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P776 FKM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P776 FKM, 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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P776 FKM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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