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P94 VGJ

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 VGJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 97,999 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 97,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

battery loose

Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,792 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 91,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,603 miles

Damage to front screen.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 88,597 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to front screen.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 88,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 84,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 81,186 miles

Slight damage to front screen.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 81,186 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage to front screen.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,254 miles

Damage to front screen.

Nearside rear foot and handbrake low effort.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,291 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 73,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 68,406 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 68,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P94 VGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc 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 P94 VGJ, 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 P94 VGJ registered?

P94 VGJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P94 VGJ 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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