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P642 SDX

1997 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,593 mi
Last recorded127,593 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 SDX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 127,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 120,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,260 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 109,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 May 2018 99,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,148 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,633 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 95,633 miles

Stop lamp not working centre rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,530 miles

advise corrosion of centre exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,579 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,809 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 91,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,255 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 90,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 88,305 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 81,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,981 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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P642 SDX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P642 SDX, 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 P642 SDX registered?

P642 SDX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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