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P56 XAW

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,079 mi
Last recorded137,079 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 XAW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 137,079 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk plastic cover damaged

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit bald on inside

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Jun 2015 131,377 miles

plastic covers on brake pipes

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

plastic covering outer sills

plastic covers on the brake pipes

Fail 7 Jun 2014 125,351 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

plastic covering outer sills

plastic covers on the brake pipes

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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P56 XAW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P56 XAW, 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 P56 XAW registered?

P56 XAW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P56 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P56 XAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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