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P778 YHG

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,724 mi
Last recorded50,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 YHG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 50,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,794 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,563 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre slightly cracking on side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,920 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,877 miles

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

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

n.s rear tyre slightly cracking

n/s rear tyre slightly cracking

o/s front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 28,412 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 28,412 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,180 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,214 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 26,691 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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P778 YHG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 P778 YHG, 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 P778 YHG registered?

P778 YHG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P778 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 YHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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