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P708 XFG

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 XFG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 100,128 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested unable to complete emission test as smoke levels are in excess of specified limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk damaged and could possibly fail (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear exhaust corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2018 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,404 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 83,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 79,464 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 79,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 75,291 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 75,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,463 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Apr 2012 71,463 miles

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

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,430 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on side wall.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,277 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,735 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 59,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,526 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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P708 XFG is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P708 XFG, 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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P708 XFG is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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