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P597 XGR

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,197 mi
Last recorded68,197 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 XGR
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,197 miles

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

play on n/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,819 miles

brake pipes/exaust hanger missing

Fail 27 Jul 2012 63,819 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake pipes/exaust hanger missing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,982 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,982 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,600 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 39,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 109,687 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering rack starting to wear slightly nsf

tyre walls starting to crack slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,097 miles

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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P597 XGR is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P597 XGR, 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 P597 XGR registered?

P597 XGR is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P597 XGR safe to buy?

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