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P894 FDY

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,331 mi
Last recorded141,331 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 FDY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 141,331 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,990 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 139,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,590 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 130,625 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 121,681 miles

centre exhaust hanger missing however system is secure

Pass 14 Jun 2012 113,264 miles

both front tyres low

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,969 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 96,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 76,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 59,519 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 59,474 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P894 FDY is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P894 FDY, 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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P894 FDY is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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