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P204 XFV

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,325 mi
Last recorded98,325 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 XFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 90,362 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,799 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 85,030 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,546 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,246 miles

emmissions readings erratic

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,780 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,436 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 72,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 67,536 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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P204 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,797cc 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 P204 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 P204 XFV registered?

P204 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P204 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 XFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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