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P994 JTS

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,803 mi
Last recorded115,803 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 JTS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,803 miles

both number plates are starting to deteriorate

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

front brake discs are in poor condition

fuel pipes are heavily corroded

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 28 Sep 2015 115,801 miles

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

both number plates are starting to deteriorate

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

front brake discs are in poor condition

fuel pipes are heavily corroded

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front shock absorber damp

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,022 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

front brake discs are in poor condition

surface corrosion on both rear brake pipes

various suspension bushes are starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2013 111,801 miles

both front shock absorbers are slightly damp

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

various rear suspension bushes are starting to perish

Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,466 miles

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

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

most suspension bushes - rubber starting to perish

Fail 5 Sep 2012 110,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

most suspension bushes - rubber starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2011 107,130 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 107,125 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,569 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 102,565 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 99,518 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 99,518 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,796 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 78,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,702 miles

High level brake lamp inop.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,238 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 63,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P994 JTS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P994 JTS, 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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P994 JTS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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