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P795 YGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,209 mi
Last recorded118,209 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 YGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,209 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,303 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 117,303 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 115,806 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,575 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 107,561 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 107,561 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2012 105,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 105,218 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 102,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 94,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,092 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,636 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 72,636 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,067 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 69,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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P795 YGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P795 YGJ, 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 P795 YGJ registered?

P795 YGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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