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P718 XTC

1997 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

114,271 mi
Last recorded114,271 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 XTC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 114,270 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2016 105,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,145 miles

Suspension ; n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 6 Aug 2015 104,145 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Note ; unable to spin check n/s/f wheel / bearing due to binding brake

Suspension ; n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,939 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 10 %

Brakes ; noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes ?

Brakes ; o/s/f brake diec slightly restricted rotation

Suspension ; n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 5 Aug 2014 102,938 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 10 %

Brakes ; noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes ?

Brakes ; o/s/f brake diec slightly restricted rotation

Drivers view ; n/s wiper split

Suspension ; n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,489 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2013 101,489 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,036 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all suspension and brake parts showing surface corrosion

front number plate cracked

has cam belt ever been replaced?

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing cracks on sidewalls and tread no cords showing

n/s/r brake disc showing corrosion around edges

plastic sills

rear suspension bushes look in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

slight binding on front brakes

surface corrosion showing on brake pipes

tow bar fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2012 100,036 miles

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

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

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all suspension and brake parts showing surface corrosion

front number plate cracked

has cam belt ever been replaced?

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing cracks on sidewalls and tread no cords showing

n/s/r brake disc showing corrosion around edges

plastic sills

rear suspension bushes look in poor condition

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

slight binding on front brakes

surface corrosion showing on brake pipes

tow bar fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2012 99,940 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

slight bind from n/s/f

slight bing from o/s/f

slight corrosion within 30cm of o/s/f seat mounting

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2011 97,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

slightly long brake pedal but operates ok

Pass 17 Aug 2011 97,673 miles

front number plate cracked

slightly long brake pedal but operates ok

Fail 29 Jul 2011 97,532 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,840 miles

Both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit + perished/cracking and side walls badly perished [replacement recommended]185/60/14

Brake fluid level low.

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 90,040 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking [replacement recommended]185/60/14

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

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

Slight corrossion in o/s/f floor.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 90,040 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres perished and cracking [replacement recommended]185/60/14

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

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

Slight corrossion in o/s/f floor.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,821 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2008 84,814 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,609 miles

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

Rear tyre side walls perished and cracking.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 80,609 miles

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

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

Rear tyre side walls perished and cracking.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,217 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 29 Jun 2006 75,217 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyre side walls perished.

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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P718 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 P718 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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P718 XTC is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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