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P414 XHS

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 XHS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 101,837 miles

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

corrossion by g/box mounts

Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrossion by g/box mounts

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,657 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 92,657 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,714 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 87,714 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,613 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 84,613 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,810 miles

advise all metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2008 80,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise all metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,794 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 76,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,654 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 69,654 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 69,639 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall

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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P414 XHS is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 P414 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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P414 XHS is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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