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P959 GRA

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,452 mi
Last recorded63,452 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 GRA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 63,452 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,721 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,431 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,759 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,403 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,878 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 45,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,315 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 34,337 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,337 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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P959 GRA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P959 GRA, 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 P959 GRA registered?

P959 GRA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P959 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 GRA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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