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P401 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,394 mi
Last recorded132,394 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 132,394 miles

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

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 26 Oct 2011 123,684 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 123,684 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 106,723 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2008 98,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 88,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 78,239 miles

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

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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P401 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P401 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P401 XTC registered?

P401 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is P401 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 XTC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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