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P532 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,823 mi
Last recorded93,823 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,823 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 93,823 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,628 miles

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

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

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

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

slight deterioration to suspension etc -especially steering wheel covering

Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight deterioration to suspension etc -especially steering wheel covering

Fail 13 Jan 2011 74,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight deterioration to suspension etc -especially steering wheel covering

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,370 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to suspension etc -especially steering wheel covering

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,730 miles

slight deterioration to suspension etc-especially steering wheel covering

Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight deterioration to suspension etc-especially steering wheel covering

Fail 17 Nov 2008 69,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

minor deterioration to suspension etc-including steering wheel covering

Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,677 miles

minor deterioration to suspension etc-including steering wheel covering

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,013 miles

slight deterioration to suspension etc-including steering wheel covering

Fail 12 Nov 2007 66,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

slight deterioration to suspension etc-including steering wheel covering

Pass 11 Nov 2006 61,841 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 61,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,061 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 58,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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P532 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P532 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 P532 XTC registered?

P532 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is P532 XTC safe to buy?

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