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P63 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,943 mi
Last recorded142,943 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 142,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 131,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 119,335 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 119,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 108,059 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 108,048 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake could do with adjusting

nearside rear radius arm centre mounting deteriorating

some play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,817 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,789 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 72,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

parking brake could do with adjusting

slight play in steering rack

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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P63 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P63 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 P63 XTC registered?

P63 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is P63 XTC safe to buy?

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