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P944 PVT

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 PVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,787 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

o/s wiper blade has a small tear at one end

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sills

slight play in the o/s/f track rod assembly

Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,787 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

main brake and fuel pipes coverd by a plasic sheild not allowing a full inspection

o/s wiper blade has a small tear at one end

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the outer sills

slight play in the o/s/f track rod assembly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,569 miles

srs lamp on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 5 Oct 2012 98,569 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to sills

srs lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,112 miles

S R S light is on

o/s and n/s front tyres are worn on the inner edge

the main front to rear brake pipes are behind a plastic sheild and are difficult to check there condition

thee o/s/f rubber cv boot is showing early signs of cracking

windscreen has a chip in zone "B"

Fail 21 Oct 2011 96,112 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

S R S light is on

o/s and n/s front tyres are worn on the inner edge

the main front to rear brake pipes are behind a plastic sheild and are difficult to check there condition

thee o/s/f rubber cv boot is showing early signs of cracking

windscreen has a chip in zone "B"

Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,712 miles

rear number plate is starting to become delaminated

stone chip in zone B

Fail 25 Oct 2010 92,712 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate is starting to become delaminated

stone chip in zone B

Pass 23 Oct 2009 89,547 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 89,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,430 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 86,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 83,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,207 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 80,207 miles

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

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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P944 PVT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P944 PVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P944 PVT registered?

P944 PVT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P944 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P944 PVT shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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