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P140 XFV

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,206 mi
Last recorded153,206 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 XFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 153,206 miles

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

front too rear fuel pipes corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Jan 2013 148,018 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 6 Jan 2012 140,125 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2012 140,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2011 133,549 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 133,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 128,596 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 128,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 123,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in n/s of pas rack

Pass 16 Jan 2009 123,340 miles

slight play in n/s of pas rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 119,109 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 114,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 110,079 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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P140 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P140 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 P140 XFV registered?

P140 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P140 XFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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