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P190 XFV

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,644 mi
Last recorded133,644 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 XFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 133,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Offside Front steering rack slight play

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

Offside outer sill not checked due to covers

Fail 17 Feb 2016 133,644 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Offside Front steering rack slight play

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

Offside outer sill not checked due to covers

Pass 11 Feb 2015 124,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sills surface corrosion

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,797 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside headlights faded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 110,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 102,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,779 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,175 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 64,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,518 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,544 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

offside rear trailing arm main bush small splits

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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P190 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P190 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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P190 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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