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P968 WUA

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,593 mi
Last recorded141,593 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 WUA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 141,593 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 141,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 98,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 88,749 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 88,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 78,423 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 70,263 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 70,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 66,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 May 2009 66,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,008 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,939 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,808 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 60,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s inner c/v gaitor split

Fail 15 Jan 2007 60,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 56,450 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 56,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P968 WUA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P968 WUA, 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 P968 WUA registered?

P968 WUA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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