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P427 XGF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,187 mi
Last recorded157,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 XGF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2010 157,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

air bag light stays on

both front tyres on 2mm

nearside front wiper blade split on end

offsdie rear tyre on 2mm

offside front side light slightly dim

oil leak at engine bay

strong advise pin hole in nearside front driveshaft gaiter

strong advise stone chips in zone A just within limit

very slight play in both front inner wheels

Pass 13 Jun 2009 142,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear reg plate damaged

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 14 May 2009 151,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres on 3mm

rear reg plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 127,328 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 127,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 114,175 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 114,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2006 100,759 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 100,501 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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P427 XGF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P427 XGF, 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 P427 XGF registered?

P427 XGF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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