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P106 XFV

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,086 mi
Last recorded35,086 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 XFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 35,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,816 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 17 Jul 2018 34,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by load bearing suspension (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

cracks in o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,065 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cracks in o/s/front tyre wall

plastic covers on outer sills obscuring parts

Fail 14 Jul 2017 34,065 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cracks in o/s/front tyre wall

plastic covers on outer sills obscuring parts

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,928 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,762 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 33,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,459 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,232 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 138,029 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,719 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,308 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 31,758 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 31,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,443 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 31,443 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,916 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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P106 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P106 XFV, 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 P106 XFV registered?

P106 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P106 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 XFV shows 21 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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