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P23 XWO

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,531 mi
Last recorded76,531 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 XWO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 76,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2017 76,531 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,466 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2014 67,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

front registration plate deteriorating

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded/pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,004 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,708 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 45,701 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,542 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,373 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake travel

Pass 11 May 2007 40,044 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 40,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2006 38,090 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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P23 XWO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P23 XWO, 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 P23 XWO registered?

P23 XWO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P23 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 XWO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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