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P138 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,921 mi
Last recorded122,921 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 122,921 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 122,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 111,035 miles

n/s windscreen has stone chip

o/s/r trailing arm bush split

slight brake bind to n/s/f

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f tie rods ends

slight play in o/s/f top wish bone arm

Fail 20 Dec 2012 111,035 miles

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

n/s windscreen has stone chip

o/s/r trailing arm bush split

slight brake bind to n/s/f

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f tie rods ends

slight play in o/s/f top wish bone arm

Pass 30 Dec 2011 100,336 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 30 Dec 2011 100,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r trailing arm bush split

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jan 2011 95,504 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 95,492 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 95,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

gear selector damp

nearside rear subframe bush coming adrift

rusty centre/rear exhaust

surface rust rear floor underside

Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 87,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,149 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,027 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT PIVOT BUSH SPLIT

Pass 16 Nov 2006 79,027 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 79,027 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P138 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P138 XTC, 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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P138 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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