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P785 WGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,042 mi
Last recorded83,042 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 WGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,042 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,051 miles

n/s door mirror slightly insecure repaired with tape

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2015 83,051 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s door mirror slightly insecure repaired with tape

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,851 miles

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)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,851 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,613 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear door can be opened from outside but handle insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Passenger Outer Door Handle Insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,360 miles

O/S Passenger Outer Door Handle Insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,255 miles

Center Brake Light Not Working

Fail 5 Sep 2011 81,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center Brake Light Not Working

W/Wiper Blades Worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,896 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 80,896 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,404 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 80,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,559 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 79,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 77,741 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 77,741 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear sus arm trailing arm centre bushes splitting

Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,151 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

advise centre stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Aug 2006 76,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

advise centre stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Jul 2006 75,953 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

center stop lamp not working

trailing arm bushes splitting

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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P785 WGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P785 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 P785 WGJ registered?

P785 WGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P785 WGJ shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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