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P540 XGC

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,933 mi
Last recorded161,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 XGC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 161,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 2 Jan 2021 158,005 miles

Minor corrosion on both front sills inner

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 158,005 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Minor corrosion on both front sills inner

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 151,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlight deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 134,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front dip beam image poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,674 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 120,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,982 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Cracks in both outer c/v boots

Low light out put from o.s head lamp

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim

Fail 6 Jan 2017 111,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres on 3mm

Cracks in both outer c/v boots

Low light out put from o.s head lamp

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim

Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,674 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to return

O/s headlamp lens misty

Rear number plate water damaged

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to outer covers

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,162 miles

both front side lightly dull

o/s door mirror becoming insecure

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,188 miles

front no plates damaged

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper rubber missing

unable to fully check outer body sills due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2014 76,188 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front no plates damaged

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

rear wiper rubber missing

unable to fully check outer body sills due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,376 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,847 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,554 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,872 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 65,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 62,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 59,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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P540 XGC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P540 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 P540 XGC registered?

P540 XGC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P540 XGC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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