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P64 SWX

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,800 mi
Last recorded94,800 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 SWX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,800 miles

Front headlight aims are weak in pattern

Nearside Front tyre is perished on side wall

Nearside Rear radius bush is perished

Offside Front tyre is perished on sidewall and is wearing on inner edge

suspension ball joint boots are all perished

windscreen has stone chip

Fail 13 Feb 2017 94,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front headlight aims are weak in pattern

Nearside Front tyre is perished on side wall

Nearside Rear radius bush is perished

Offside Front tyre is perished on sidewall and is wearing on inner edge

suspension ball joint boots are all perished

windscreen has stone chip

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,412 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,656 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 83,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,285 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2012 80,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,610 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,186 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,290 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,755 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 68,750 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box rusty

small chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,354 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2006 59,686 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 59,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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P64 SWX is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P64 SWX, 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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P64 SWX is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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