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P404 XFW

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,675 mi
Last recorded144,675 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 XFW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 144,675 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

slight play detected in offside front upper ball joint

underside body/suspension components showing age related corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2011 135,975 miles

front and rear subframe/suspension light corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2011 135,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front and rear subframe/suspension light corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2010 130,895 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 130,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,980 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 125,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 122,150 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 122,140 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 116,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 110,817 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 100,299 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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P404 XFW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc 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 P404 XFW, 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 P404 XFW registered?

P404 XFW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P404 XFW safe to buy?

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