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P511 XGC

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,715 mi
Last recorded111,715 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 XGC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 111,715 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 111,715 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 103,369 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 103,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 103,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

both front outer brake pad not fully inspected because is coverd

Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,214 miles

5mm stonechip in zone "A" of front screen

engine oil and coolant levels overfilled

front driveshaft outer cv gaiters deteriorating

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,580 miles

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

registration plates deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2008 79,580 miles

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

outer cv gaiters deteriorating

registration plates deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,979 miles

both front outer constant velocity joint boots perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 65,261 miles

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

rear n/plate fadding

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plstic covers fitted

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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P511 XGC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P511 XGC, 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 P511 XGC registered?

P511 XGC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P511 XGC safe to buy?

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