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P32 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,696 mi
Last recorded136,696 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 136,696 miles

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

front brake pads approx 60% worn

radiator in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

water ingress in boot

Fail 21 Feb 2013 136,696 miles

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

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

front brake pads approx 60% worn

radiator in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

water ingress in boot

Pass 27 Feb 2012 128,254 miles

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

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

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

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

radiator poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2012 128,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

radiator poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 120,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2010 112,534 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly scratched

stonechip in n/s screen

Pass 13 Mar 2009 99,885 miles

C/v boots perishing

Coolant leak bottom of radiator area

Damage to o/s/f tyre tread

O/s/f bumper mountings damaged

Parking brake notchy operation

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Small chip n/s windscreen

Some play in o/s/f hub area

Fail 13 Mar 2009 99,885 miles

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

C/v boots perishing

Coolant leak bottom of radiator area

Damage to o/s/f tyre tread

O/s/f bumper mountings damaged

Parking brake notchy operation

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Small chip n/s windscreen

Some play in o/s/f hub area

Pass 11 Mar 2008 83,805 miles

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

o/s/r bumper damaged been taped up

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

small stone chips front screen

Fail 11 Mar 2008 83,805 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r bumper damaged been taped up

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

small stone chips front screen

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Mar 2007 69,538 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 57,524 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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P32 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P32 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 P32 XTC registered?

P32 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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