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P502 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,635 mi
Last recorded144,635 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 144,635 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 143,691 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 143,691 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 143,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 143,300 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 142,825 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to w/cyl (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 142,825 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 142,023 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 142,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 140,939 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 140,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,973 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 139,973 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 138,528 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 136,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 135,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 135,444 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 133,520 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 133,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 131,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 125,392 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 125,392 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 119,415 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 119,415 miles

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?

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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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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