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P603 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,955 mi
Last recorded102,955 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre brake light not working

osr tyre wall cracking slightly on walls

rear suspension stabiliser bushes cracking slightly

very slight play in os rack end

Pass 26 Jul 2013 100,691 miles

osr shocker misting

slight play in os rackball joint

Fail 26 Jul 2012 96,983 miles

antiroll bar end links rubber starting to perrish both sides

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf and nsf trackrod end rubbers starting to perish

slightplay in rear stabiliser bar rubbers and cracking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

antiroll bar end links rubber starting to perrish both sides

osf and nsf trackrod end rubbers starting to perish

slightplay in rear stabiliser bar rubbers and cracking slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,112 miles

both os door check straps faulty

both track rod end rubbers dust covers split

drive side seatbelt furing on edge not yet frayed recomend replace

gear box oil leak -ns drive shaft seal leak recomend seal and gear box oil

ns and os front antiroll bar bushes spliting

rear wiper split

slight misting of oil on os steering rack around colun coupling

slight play os front inner rack joint

Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,505 miles

front os pad low

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,092 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 86,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 82,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 78,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,955 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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P603 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P603 XTC, 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 P603 XTC registered?

P603 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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