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P879 MOW

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,127 mi
Last recorded111,127 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 MOW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 111,127 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 110,957 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 96,749 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 96,745 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,816 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 63,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2005 44,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 44,303 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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P879 MOW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P879 MOW, 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 P879 MOW registered?

P879 MOW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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