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P418 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,125 mi
Last recorded95,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2022 95,125 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,879 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Constant velocity boot has minor leak of grease

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 92,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Constant velocity boot has minor leak of grease

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 90,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 88,585 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 88,585 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 86,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 86,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,606 miles

Central exhaust system broken but still secure

Fail 8 Jun 2017 83,606 miles

Central exhaust system broken but still secure

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 75,166 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 72,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,226 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear reg plate slightly faded but still readable from a reasonable distance

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,446 miles

rear reg plate slightly faded but still readable from a reasonable distance

Pass 19 Feb 2011 66,041 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 66,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 62,436 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,436 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,117 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,117 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 54,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 54,249 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 50,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 50,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,834 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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P418 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P418 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.

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What year was P418 XTC registered?

P418 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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