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P391 XGF

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,688 mi
Last recorded102,688 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 XGF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,688 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper defective

Fail 21 Jun 2012 102,670 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper defective

Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,604 miles

HIgh level stop lamp disconnected (not legal req)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

Nearside front wing mirror cracked.

Nearside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated and split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated and split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside rear tyre inner thread worn close to legal limit. (***CHANGE***)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 94,583 miles

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

HIgh level stop lamp disconnected (not legal req)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

Nearside front wing mirror cracked.

Nearside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated and split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated and split but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside rear tyre inner thread worn close to legal limit. (***CHANGE***)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 85,747 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 85,747 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 81,661 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 77,736 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 77,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,666 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 74,666 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 72,429 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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P391 XGF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P391 XGF, 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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P391 XGF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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