MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,271 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
Suspension ; n/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorated
Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
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
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
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
rear discs in poor condition
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
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
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
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
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
front number plate cracked
slightly long brake pedal but operates ok
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)
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)
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.
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.
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres perishing
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear tyre side walls perished and cracking.
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres side walls perished
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.
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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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