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P903 YWU

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 YWU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 125,380 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 111,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlights not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image

both front jacking points signs of corrosion

both front suspension joints noisey and bushes perishing

both front to rear brake pipes greased

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,159 miles

headlamp intensity low

Fail 1 Sep 2009 97,149 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

headlamp intensity low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 76,282 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 76,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 67,689 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P903 YWU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P903 YWU, 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 P903 YWU registered?

P903 YWU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P903 YWU safe to buy?

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