CarVerify

Free Car Check

M897 XPU

1995 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,991 mi
Last recorded113,991 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Honda Civic91,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 XPU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,991 miles

BOTH Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Tread

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F windcreen has a chip mark but not yet reaching the swept area

O/S/F steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 113,988 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Tread

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

N/S/F windcreen has a chip mark but not yet reaching the swept area

O/S/F steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 111,949 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 111,949 miles

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)

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 110,089 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 110,089 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,789 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 106,789 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 103,608 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 103,596 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,164 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 97,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 97,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M897 XPU is a 1995 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 91,713 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 M897 XPU, 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 31 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M897 XPU?

You can check the full history of M897 XPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M897 XPU registered?

M897 XPU is a 1995 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M897 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M897 XPU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M897 XPU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M897 XPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.