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P516 XAA

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

400,040 mi
Last recorded400,040 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 XAA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 400,040 miles

advise n/s rear tyre worn edges + slightly perished

advise o/s rear tyre slightly perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2010 40,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s rear tyre worn edges + slightly perished

advise o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,340 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

camshaft drive belt due!

due major service

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,865 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,811 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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P516 XAA is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P516 XAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P516 XAA registered?

P516 XAA is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P516 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 XAA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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