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P581 XOU

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,564 mi
Last recorded64,564 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 XOU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,564 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 64,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both door mirrors cracked, but not seriously affecting the rear view.

Corrosion hole in offside rear wing area.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges.

Nearside rear tyre low on pressure.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,552 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,142 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 56,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,438 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 52,438 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,004 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 50,004 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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P581 XOU is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P581 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 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 P581 XOU registered?

P581 XOU is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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