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P690 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,151 mi
Last recorded130,151 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2018 130,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front to centre clamp missing (7.1.1)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 106,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and inner sidewall slightly cracked ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jan 2017 106,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and inner sidewall slightly cracked ()

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2017 106,345 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,891 miles

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

Nearside Front coorosion started on the floor

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

exhaust ccorroded centre pipe

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fited

Fail 16 Jan 2016 96,891 miles

temporary fuel cap fited

oil leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front coorosion started on the floor

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

exhaust ccorroded centre pipe

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,940 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 87,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres perishing

rear eshaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,292 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres perishing

rear eshaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,965 miles

near side front floor panel slight corrosion

near side front tyre close to ware bars

off side front tyre only 2mm of tread

off side rear radius arm bush starting to split

washers could do with adjustment

Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,963 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front floor panel slight corrosion

near side front tyre close to ware bars

off side front tyre only 2mm of tread

off side rear radius arm bush starting to split

washers could do with adjustment

Pass 12 May 2011 74,939 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 74,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,352 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 72,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2010 72,340 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake lever high

nail in o/s/rear tyre

o/s/rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake close to having no reserve travel.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 65,907 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 61,906 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,906 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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P690 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P690 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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P690 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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