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P553 XOU

1986 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,216 mi
Last recorded114,216 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Honda Civic77,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 XOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 114,216 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 114,210 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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P553 XOU is a 1986 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 77,600 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 P553 XOU, 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 40 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P553 XOU registered?

P553 XOU is a 1986 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is P553 XOU safe to buy?

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