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P126 XWR

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,840 mi
Last recorded60,840 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 XWR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,840 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight rust on front and rear suspenionsarms

Fail 12 Feb 2009 60,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,224 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear tyre sligt cracking in sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 58,690 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 58,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

†OS/ REAR OUTER DOOR HANDLE ADRIFT

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P126 XWR is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P126 XWR, 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 P126 XWR registered?

P126 XWR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P126 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 XWR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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