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P859 DVJ

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,891 mi
Last recorded123,891 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 DVJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 123,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,621 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 118,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,324 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 107,819 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,483 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,314 miles

accident damage to offside

Fail 27 Nov 2008 85,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to offside

Pass 27 Nov 2008 85,754 miles

accident damage to offside

Pass 14 Nov 2007 78,047 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusted

Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,837 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 70,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 64,899 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front and rear number plates

Pass 30 Jan 2006 64,899 miles

damage to front and rear number plates

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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P859 DVJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 P859 DVJ, 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 P859 DVJ registered?

P859 DVJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P859 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 DVJ 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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