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P949 MPX

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,012 mi
Last recorded126,012 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 MPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 126,012 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,355 miles

corrosion inner rear sills and bottom of rear wheel arches

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit and requires replacement

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 105,106 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 91,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,579 miles

centre section of exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,728 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 77,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,633 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,990 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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P949 MPX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P949 MPX, 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 P949 MPX registered?

P949 MPX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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