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P108 SWT

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,711 mi
Last recorded91,711 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 SWT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 91,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres getting close to limit

headlamp aims poor

Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,436 miles

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 3 Feb 2017 88,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,914 miles

struggled to get through emissions

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,644 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE/GEAR BOX AREA BOTH REAR SUSPENSION VOID BUSHES WORN CORROSION AROUND ALL SUSPENSION MOUNTING AREAS

Fail 5 Feb 2015 83,644 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE/GEAR BOX AREA BOTH REAR SUSPENSION VOID BUSHES WORN CORROSION AROUND ALL SUSPENSION MOUNTING AREAS

Fail 4 Feb 2014 79,479 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.OIL LEAKS.OUTER C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE.R TRAILING ARMS VOID BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,479 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.OIL LEAKS.OUTER C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE.R TRAILING ARMS VOID BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,373 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OUTER C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.R TRAILING ARMS VOID BUSHES SPLIT.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 73,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

WASH DELIVERY POOR.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OUTER C/V BOOTS STARTING TO SPLIT.R TRAILING ARMS VOID BUSHES SPLIT.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2012 69,637 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,168 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 67,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,870 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,995 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,527 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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P108 SWT is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P108 SWT, 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 P108 SWT registered?

P108 SWT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P108 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 SWT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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