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P697 XHO

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,439 mi
Last recorded119,439 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 XHO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 119,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres low in tread

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,011 miles

nearside rear suspension radius arm bush splitting

number plates in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,707 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre low in tread

nearside rear suspension radius arm bush splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,883 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside rear radius arm bush starting to split

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,727 miles

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

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,312 miles

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

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

number plates slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inside tread in one spot

Fail 16 Jan 2014 88,312 miles

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)

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

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

number plates slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inside tread in one spot

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,649 miles

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

number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 80,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,178 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn down on outside edge

Fail 24 Jan 2012 72,178 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn down on outside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,318 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 63,318 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 135,630 miles

nearside front tyre worn down on inside edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 126,103 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 114,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 102,763 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 102,763 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

centre stop light not working.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,372 miles

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

stone chips in o/s windscreen

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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P697 XHO is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P697 XHO, 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 P697 XHO registered?

P697 XHO is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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