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P318 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,790 mi
Last recorded67,790 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,790 miles

front brake discs inner faces deteriorating

near side front floor area rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,361 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,362 miles

off side rear lower suspension arm large bush deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,469 miles

near side rear tyre worn close to legal limits

off side rear lower suspension arm large bush deteriorating

off side rear tyre inner edge worn down

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,648 miles

near side rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,720 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 55,715 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,370 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,370 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,345 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 44,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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P318 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P318 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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What year was P318 XTC registered?

P318 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P318 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 XTC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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