MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,635 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines rusty
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides rear inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to w/cyl (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to w/cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall perished (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf tyre wall slightly cracked
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf tyre wall slightly cracked
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Honda Civic?
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P502 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P502 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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P502 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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