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P787 JWG

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,146 mi
Last recorded101,146 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 JWG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 101,146 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear has slight corrosion

o/s n/s front tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,078 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 77,394 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,043 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 47,966 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 47,963 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,727 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,626 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 47,626 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,938 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f seat belt slight fluffing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 46,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 46,458 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,006 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 46,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 45,173 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,621 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 43,997 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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P787 JWG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P787 JWG, 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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P787 JWG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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