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P717 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,291 mi
Last recorded72,291 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 52,436 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 52,436 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 49,401 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 49,401 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s wiper smearing

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and is 16 years old

Fail 11 Sep 2017 40,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s wiper smearing

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and is 16 years old

Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 36,362 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 36,961 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,967 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,586 miles

both front cv gaiters cracking

exhaust rear section corroded

n\s\r tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

o\s\r tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,119 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust rubbers heavily perished

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,017 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW IN TREADS 3-4

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,403 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres 3mm and slightly out of shape

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 32,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,283 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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P717 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P717 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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What year was P717 XTC registered?

P717 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is P717 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 XTC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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