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P148 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,995 mi
Last recorded133,995 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 133,995 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 127,625 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

lower gearbox mount split

radiator corroded

slight body corrsion

Pass 14 Sep 2012 127,625 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

lower gearbox mount split

radiator corroded

slight body corrsion

Pass 16 Sep 2011 122,595 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 122,595 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 117,803 miles

general corrosion on front & rear suspension parts but ok at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2009 110,620 miles

Front number plate starting to discolour.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,599 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

baffles noisy in rear exhaust box

both outer c.v boots starting to perish

lower gearbox rubber mount split

radiator corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2008 104,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

baffles noisy in rear exhaust box

both outer c.v boots starting to perish

lower gearbox rubber mount split

radiator corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 88,987 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 80,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 80,315 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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P148 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,493cc 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 P148 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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P148 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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