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P857 GGM

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,923 mi
Last recorded167,923 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 GGM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 167,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Wiper regulator noisy

Fail 19 Sep 2014 167,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Wiper regulator noisy

Pass 23 Sep 2013 158,605 miles

Wiper motor noisy

Fail 18 Sep 2013 158,605 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Wiper motor noisy

Pass 6 Sep 2012 149,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 141,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 134,734 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Wiper motor noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2009 126,483 miles

Fuel cap broken, but not affecting sealing ring

Wiper motor noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2008 117,406 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre out of shape and on limit on flat spot

steering rack boots perished

Fail 26 Sep 2008 117,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre out of shape and on limit on flat spot

steering rack boots perished

Pass 14 Sep 2007 108,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 108,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 100,633 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 91,938 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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P857 GGM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P857 GGM, 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 P857 GGM registered?

P857 GGM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P857 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 GGM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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