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P385 XWS

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,939 mi
Last recorded79,939 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 XWS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,939 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2009 79,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 74,746 miles

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2008 74,746 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,167 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,334 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 64,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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P385 XWS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P385 XWS, 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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P385 XWS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P385 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 XWS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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