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P436 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2010 121,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

baffles starting to break up in rear exhaust box

bonnet release sticking

front wipers slightly smeary and noisy

handbrake efficiency slightly low on offside

play in steering rack

rear trailing arm front bushes starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in gear limkage

slight weep from gear selector oil seal

stonechips in front screen

sump corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 121,271 miles

baffles starting to break up in rear exhaust box

bonnet release sticking

front wipers slightly smeary and noisy

handbrake efficiency slightly low on offside

play in steering rack

rear trailing arm front bushes starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in gear limkage

slight weep from gear selector oil seal

stonechips in front screen

sump corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 114,297 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front brake pads worn

front tyres on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

slight engine and gearbox oilstains

windscreen slightly smeary

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 25 Jul 2009 114,297 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

front brake pads worn

front tyres on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

slight engine and gearbox oilstains

windscreen slightly smeary

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 11 Aug 2008 107,915 miles

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

play in steering rack

rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly perished

slight oil stains on engine

stonechips in front screen

Fail 16 Aug 2007 99,549 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 99,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,574 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 93,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre on 1.6mm tread

offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to perish

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

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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P436 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc 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 P436 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 P436 XTC registered?

P436 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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