MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal a little spongey
Front Exhaust system corroded
All front components corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner vent appears thin (3.5.1i)
High level brake light not opperational
Nearside Front Tyre sidewall in poor condition
Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Rear Suspension components are corroded
Under-side pipe covered with plastic cover restricting view
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All front components corroded
Brake pedal a little spongey
Front Exhaust system corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner vent appears thin (3.5.1i)
High level brake light not opperational
Nearside Front Tyre sidewall in poor condition
Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Rear Suspension components are corroded
Under-side pipe covered with plastic cover restricting view
Front Wheel bearings not checked due to wheel bind
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P397 XHS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 P397 XHS, 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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P397 XHS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 June 1997.
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