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P433 XGF

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,505 mi
Last recorded110,505 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 XGF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2017 110,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 100,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 96,897 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,710 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 92,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,115 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,114 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,453 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 84,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,078 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,277 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 63,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 May 2006 58,983 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 58,983 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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P433 XGF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P433 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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P433 XGF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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