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P819 VAB

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,711 mi
Last recorded85,711 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 VAB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 85,711 miles

Nearside Front steering weep

Pass 8 May 2017 81,383 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 81,383 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,701 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,001 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,001 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 65,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,620 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Jun 2013 60,619 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2012 56,288 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 56,287 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,595 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,163 miles

O/S/F Wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 May 2008 48,968 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,259 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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P819 VAB is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P819 VAB, 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 P819 VAB registered?

P819 VAB is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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