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P939 SDM

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,660 mi
Last recorded78,660 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 SDM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 78,660 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 78,660 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 74,100 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 73,964 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 73,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 70,207 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 69,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P939 SDM is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc 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 P939 SDM, 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 P939 SDM registered?

P939 SDM is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P939 SDM safe to buy?

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