MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,277 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Floor corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre split and cracked on side walls
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch fluid low
lower rad hose clip corroded through
nearside fornt floor pan corroded
offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease
offside front tyre low on inner edge
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
clutch fluid low
lower rad hose clip corroded through
nearside fornt floor pan corroded
offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease
offside front tyre low on inner edge
rear number plate deteriorated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres wearing more at inner edges.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reqar suspension trailing arm bushes perishing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres worn on edges
rear suspension bushes split
slight brake warp from the o/s/f
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P551 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P551 XFV, 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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P551 XFV is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 1997.
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