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P781 YCD

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,151 mi
Last recorded149,151 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 YCD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 149,151 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 149,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2013 131,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 122,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 113,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 101,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 89,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Slight bulge in sidewall of O/S/F tyre.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 76,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Evidence of grease leakage over front suspension, steering and brake components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S windscreen washer jet blocked, still providing sufficient fluid to clean screen.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel cover 'loose' - coming away from structure of wheel, still allowing proper control.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Evidence of grease leakage over front suspension, steering and brake components.

O/S windscreen washer jet blocked, still providing sufficient fluid to clean screen.

Steering wheel cover 'loose' - coming away from structure of wheel, still allowing proper control.

Pass 5 May 2006 65,770 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2005 55,335 miles

slight exhaust blow from front pipe. both rear indicators starting to fade in colour

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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P781 YCD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P781 YCD, 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 P781 YCD registered?

P781 YCD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P781 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 YCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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