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P120 XVL

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,691 mi
Last recorded122,691 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 XVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise offside rear tyre is becoming perrished

advise plastic sill covers fitted vehicle is corroded on underside exhaust at front is corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 122,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise offside rear tyre is becoming perrished

advise plastic sill covers fitted vehicle is corroded on underside exhaust at front is corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 119,716 miles

advise front brake pads look low

advise front tyres are wearing on edges

advise offside rear tyre is perrished

advise rear suspension arm bushs are perrished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 119,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

suspension bushes perished

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 114,223 miles

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

rear suspension bushs perished

Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

rear suspension bushs perished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 105,537 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 105,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,165 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,601 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

THREE EXHAUST RUBBERS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

THREE EXHAUST RUBBERS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 Nov 2008 68,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,298 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,762 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

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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P120 XVL is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P120 XVL, 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 P120 XVL registered?

P120 XVL is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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